Protests erupt across Italy over Covid measures
Violent protests broke out across Italy on Monday over new restrictions to curb the country's second wave of Covid.
Clashes were reported in a number of major cities - including Turin, where Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers.
In Milan tear gas was used to disperse protesters, while violence was also reported in Naples.
The demonstrations began immediately after the national government's order to close restaurants, bars, gyms and cinemas came into effect at 18:00 local time.
Many regions also have imposed night-time curfews - including Lombardy, where Milan is, and Piedmont, where Turin is.
Protests also broke out in about a dozen other cities, including Rome and Palermo.
While a short national lockdown earlier this year was complied with peacefully, the announcement of renewed measures has been met with immediate pushback.
Small businesses argue they are still recovering from that first lockdown, and that more restrictions could bankrupt them.
A number of luxury stores in central Turin, including a Gucci boutique, were ransacked by crowds that spilled in to the streets following the rules came into force.
Demonstrators let off huge firecrackers and lit coloured flares in the town, Reuters news agency reported, while police in riot gear responded with tear gas.
In Milan, crowds chanted "Freedom, freedom, freedom!" as they clashed with police in metropolis centre. The city is the capital of Lombardy, which has been particularly hard hit by the virus.
What measures has Italy introduced?
Restaurants, bars and cafes must stop table service at 18:00 and offer only take-away until midnight. Contact sports are prohibited but shops and most businesses will stay open.
The brand new restrictions, which are in effect until 24 November, will also see 75% of classes at Italy's high schools and universities conducted online instead of in a classroom.
Regional governments had asked for all classes to be conducted via distance education, Italian media reported, however the move was opposed by Education Minister Lucia Azzolina.
The government can be urging people never to travel outside their house towns or cities unless essential and to stay away from public transport when possible.
"We feel that we will suffer a little this month but by gritting our teeth with these restrictions, we'll manage to breathe again in December," Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte told a news conference on Sunday.
