Problems a Livorno during the presentation of book of the leader of the League Matteo Salvini, due to the tensions and clashes between protesters and law enforcement that occurred outside the 4 Mori theater, where the event took place. About 300 people tried to approach but were held back by the police and carabinieri. Riots ensued, culminating in the launch of firecrackerssmoke bombs, eggs, oranges and even one bomb paper against the agents.
Tension during the presentation of Matteo Salvini’s book in Livorno
Inside the 4 Mori theater, in Livorno, the presentation of the book by Matteo Salvini it took place regularly. Outside, however, chaos broke out, with the harsh dispute addressed to the deputy prime minister by Azione Livorno Antifascista.
During the confrontation between protesters and law enforcement, one banner read: “Salvini be careful, the wind is still whistling in Livorno”.
The banner against Matteo Salvini displayed in Livorno
The protest degenerated into potentially dangerous actions such as the throwing of firecrackerssmoke bombs, some glass bottles and finally even the explosion of one bomb paper.
To complete the picture, also the action of throwing eggs and oranges.
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The precedent of torn election posters
In the morning, the leader of the League had confirmed that neither he nor his party would give in to intimidation, referring to the episode in which some posters electoral they had been snatched from Rosignano.
“In the province of Livorno the usual democrats on alternate plates, tolerant only towards those who think like them. If they think they are intimidating us, they are very wrong: the League does not retreat an inch” wrote Matteo Salvini in the post.
Matteo Salvini’s reaction to the Livorno protest
Arriving a few minutes late at the presentation of his book “Controvento”, Matteo Salvini entrusted the journalists present with the commentary on what was happening outside the 4 Mori theatre.
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“I’m sorry that in 2024 there are the real fascists left. THE fascists red they are the last remaining fascists who would like to prevent someone from presenting a book, from speaking” declared Salvini.
“Livorno is an open, curious and supportive city. Those who throw eggs at the police and threaten are not Livorno like those today in Naples who attacked the police and contested Vannacci” stated the leader of the League.
Photo source: ANSA
