Posted on 12/13/2009 2:04:28 PM PST by carbonfeet
Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi was punched in the face at the end of a rally in Milan on Sunday, new reports said.
The attack occurred as the 73-year-old Berlusconi was signing autographs near his car, state TV said.
TV showed the stunned leader with blood under his nose and on his mouth as he was lifted to his feet by aides.
Berlusconi was hustled into the back of a car by the aides, but he immediately got out, apparently in an effort to show he was not badly injured. After looking
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Yes. Milan has a very radical leftist/anarchist contingent.
The reports I have read said that he whacked Berlusconi in the face with the miniature.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.