Rioters In Florence, Italy Destroy Property After The Murder Of Senegalese Citizen

Tensions increased one day after the murder of a Senegalese citizen by an Italian man; the result was anger and vandalism in Florence, Italy.

A group of about 100 Senegalese men marched through the streets outside of Palazzo Vecchio where there was an ongoing summit between community representatives and institutions. The men next decided to move into the city center to protest and voice their anger. Potted plants were destroyed, grating of tramway worksites were uprooted and garbage baskets turned upside down.

Traffic was blocked in the area of Santa Maria Novella and the police were caught by surprise upon their arrival. (Credit: Repubblica TV, Andrea Lattanzi)

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