Rome Anti-Austerity Protest: Demonstrators clash with police in Italian capital

Rome Anti-Austerity Protest: Demonstrators clash with police in Italian capital

Demonstrators рфму clashed with Italian police as tens of thousands marched through Rome to protest against unemployment, government cuts and big construction projects they say take money away from social services. Hooded protesters turned over garbage bins in front of the Economy Ministry and set several of them on fire. Using sticks and clubs, they attacked police in riot gear. The police charged and chased demonstrators up side streets.