5,000 at 'Italy on the Square' march in Milan; police use tear gas
Stones were thrown at police, officers deployed tear gas and the square in front of the Duomo was evacuated during the Milan march.
About 5,000 people took part in the "Italy on the Square" march in Milan to protest rising living costs, organisers reported at the scene.
Tensions escalate after stones are thrown
Tensions increased when demonstrators threw a rain of stones at police officers, prompting law-enforcement units to respond.
Police used tear gas to disperse portions of the crowd, an action that coincided with damage to shop windows along parts of the route.
The square in front of Milan's Duomo cathedral was evacuated during the unrest as officers moved to secure the area and clear demonstrators.
The march, held under the banner of protests against high costs of living, disrupted central streets in Milan for several hours before authorities restored order.
No official injury toll or arrest figures were immediately available following the events described.
Photo: La prese)
