Rawstory — … Also in Rome, an otherwise peaceful anti-Bush protest turned violent as police clashed with stick-wielding demonstrators.
Protesters wearing hoods and helmets and brandishing sticks were seen throwing bottles and other projectiles at police, who used tear gas to try to disperse them.
Three police officers and a protester were in the melee, the ANSA news agency reported.
The security detail for the Bush visit involved some 10,000 police including hundreds in riot gear and scores of armoured vehicles.
A separate protest was staged by the left flank of Prodi’s fractious ruling coalition in the sprawling Piazza del Popolo. (More)