Protesters rally in Italy against G7 summit
Clashes have broken out between police and protesters at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Lucca, northern Italy, where top officials are meeting to discuss pressing international issues, including potential anti-Russian sanctions.
Russia Today reports, footage from the scene showed riot police armed with batons and riot shields squaring off against anti-capitalist protesters. Demonstrators threw firecrackers and other projectiles at officers while others fought back during the melee.
At least five police officers were injured in the clashes, and there are also reports of injuries among the protesters, according to the source.
According to initial data, law enforcement arrested at least 50 demonstrators.