# Italy to detain minors without crime in security crackdown

> Italy's government will approve new powers to hold under-18s at police stations for 12 hours based on perceived danger, after violent protests over living costs.
- Title: Italy to detain minors without crime in security crackdown
- Summary: Italy's government will approve new powers to hold under-18s at police stations for 12 hours based on perceived danger, after violent protests over living…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/world/live/2026/oct/20/france-protests-paris-curfews-italy-europe-ukraine-latest-news-updates
- Published: 2026-10-20T14:58:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: italy, matteo salvini, security measures, protests, living costs, milan, fuel prices, news, world
## Violent protests sweep northern Italy
Thousands protested against living costs across northern Italy over the weekend. Some marches turned violent, with demonstrators looting stores and clashing with police.
## Milan sees looting and fires
More than five thousand people gathered in Milan. Several hundred protesters, many believed to be minors, set bins ablaze and looted shops in the city centre.
## Italy approves detention powers for minors
Deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini said police will detain under-18s at police stations for 12 hours without a crime if evidence suggests they pose danger. The cabinet will approve the measures.

> We want to intervene quickly on young people
## Key takeaway

Italy is approving security measures allowing police to detain minors for 12 hours without a crime, following violent protests over living costs and fuel prices.