Three police officers injured in clashes at Trieste demonstration

Clashes at a demonstration in Trieste injured three police officers on the evening of November 6.

Deputy police chief Leonardo Boido was taken to hospital after being hit on the head by a powerful explosive object.

Officials had not determined whether it was a firecracker or a paper bomb.

The other two officers were reported to have minor injuries.

A woman was detained and later released after being taken to police headquarters and reported to police.

More than 100 people gathered outside the headquarters while waiting for her release.