01:17Italy: 14 police officers injured at Rome anti-migrant demo
A police statement confirmed that 14 officers were injured during clashes with anti-migrant protesters in Rome, Friday. Local residents reportedly joined forces with the nationalist CasaPound organisation to demonstrate against the arrival of 19 migrants in Rome's Casale di San Nicola district.
Two protesters were arrested, while 15 more have been identified as playing a major role in the incident. Investigators are examining video in an attempt to identify more suspects and track down those who have been identified.
Reports indicate that protesters attempted to block the road in an attempt to prevent the migrants' coach from passing through on its way to the final destination. Police removed the roadblock and escorted the coach safely by.
01:17A police statement confirmed that 14 officers were injured during clashes with anti-migrant protesters in Rome, Friday. Local residents reportedly joined forces with the nationalist CasaPound organisation to demonstrate against the arrival of 19 migrants in Rome's Casale di San Nicola district.
Two protesters were arrested, while 15 more have been identified as playing a major role in the incident. Investigators are examining video in an attempt to identify more suspects and track down those who have been identified.
Reports indicate that protesters attempted to block the road in an attempt to prevent the migrants' coach from passing through on its way to the final destination. Police removed the roadblock and escorted the coach safely by.