Italian police moved against demonstrators in Turin on Saturday, charging protesters gathered in the city's Piazza Castello as unrest spread to other locations across the country.
The scenes in Turin were part of a broader wave of protests that took place simultaneously in multiple Italian cities on the same day, though the specific causes and full scale of the demonstrations remain unclear from initial reports.
Footage and reports from the square indicated a direct confrontation between law enforcement and those taking part in the rally, with police launching a charge into the crowd.
It is understood the Turin clashes were among the most visible flashpoints of what appeared to be a coordinated day of action across Italy. Further details are expected to emerge as authorities and protest organisers respond to the events.
