# Italian Police Clash With Protesters in Milan

> Italian police fired tear gas as protesters threw stones in Milan's cathedral square on Oct 17.
- Title: Italian Police Clash With Protesters in Milan | Shortify
- Summary: Italian police fired tear gas as protesters threw stones in Milan's cathedral square on Oct 17. Italian police used tear gas and arrests after protesters…
- Keywords: italian police, milan, protesters, tear gas, cathedral square, stones, clashes, high cost of living, bologna police, water cannon, arrests, italian media
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/europe/italian-police-clash-with-protesters-in-the-centre-of-milan
- Published: 2026-10-17T17:25:31+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: italian police, milan, protesters, tear gas, cathedral square, stones, clashes, high cost of living, bologna police, water cannon, arrests, italian media
## Milan clashes
Italian police fired tear gas after protesters threw stones in milan's cathedral square on oct 17.
## Protesters and police
Police tried to clear hooded protesters from the galleria vittorio emanuele ii as groups broke away from a protest over high cost of living.
## Violence spreads
Shops closed shutters, tourists fled, and metro stations were closed during clashes with injuries and arrests reported.
## Key takeaway

Italian police used tear gas and arrests after protesters attacked with stones in Milan's cathedral square on Oct 17.