Hooded protesters throw flares at police at end of demonstration in Olympic host city Milan

Demonstrators protest the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan
Fireworks explode as demonstrators use them against police officers while trying to block a road leading to the Santa Giulia Arena, on the day of a protest against the environmental, economic and social impact of the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, February 7, 2026. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane

Source: REUTERS

A group of around 100 hooded protesters threw flares and fireworks at police after breaking away from the main body of a demonstration in the Olympic host city of Milan on Saturday, a Reuters reporter said.

Police responded with water cannon to try to disperse the crowd.

This article was produced by Reuters news agency. It has not been edited by Global South World.

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