Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Is Bloodied By Attack [Video]


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been hit in the face and knocked to the ground after a political rally in Milan.

Pictures showed Mr Berlusconi, 73, with blood around his mouth and on his face. Reports suggested he had either been punched or hit with an object.

Mr Berlusconi was taken to hospital. A first medical report said two teeth were damaged, with one broken.

A man, who reportedly has a history of mental problems, has been arrested.

Massimo Tartaglia, 42, had no previous criminal record, police were quoted as saying.
After the attack on Sunday evening the prime minister, looking dazed, was helped to his feet by aides and put in a car. He got out and tried to climb on the car to show he was all right, before being driven away.

It was a typical show of defiance by a political fighter, says the BBC's Duncan Kennedy in Rome.
Mr Berlusconi was to be kept under observation in a hospital in Milan for 24 hours, the Italian news agency Ansa reported.

At hospital he was quoted as saying: "I'm well, I'm well."


Mr Berlusconi had been greeting supporters in a square in Milan, Italy when the assault took place.

According to Italian newspaper, Corriere della Sera, a small group of protesters were shouting slogans and whistling during the rally.

There were reported to have been scuffles between the hecklers and security staff.

During the gathering he told supporters: "They paint me as a monster, but I don't think I am one - firstly because I am good-looking and secondly because I'm a decent chap".

The incident will prompt questions about Mr Berlusconi's security arrangements, says our correspondent.


Alleged attacker Massimo Tartaglia was detained at the scene



But he is a gregarious man who likes to mingle with crowds, he adds.

He is also a divisive figure who attracts intense loyalty from some and utter disdain from others.
Mr Berlusconi has been under pressure in recent months.

His private life has been in the spotlight, amid allegations that he slept with prostitutes, and after his wife filed for divorce.

He has dismissed accusations of ties to the Mafia, and criminal cases against him have resumed after a law giving him immunity was overturned.

A week ago tens of thousands of people attended an anti-Berlusconi rally in Rome.


By @Corentin


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Comment by kilama24 on December 14, 2009 at 5:11pm
ONLY THING THAT COMES TO MIND IT ***ASSASINS CREED II*** JUST CUZ IT IS IN ITALY.
Comment by smoke dogg on December 14, 2009 at 3:44pm
berluskoni used ainchent fight style of white ppl- RUNNIN LIKE LIL B****
Comment by Jason on December 14, 2009 at 2:07pm
F*** Berlusconi!Down with Facism
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Comment by Ze' on December 14, 2009 at 9:06am
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Comment by Homerohustla on December 14, 2009 at 8:55am
i think that was an horrible move.

Ok, Berlusconi iz a biatch, but that kraezy guy didn't know even what he was doin', so that was not a political move. He just wasn't a protester.. And all the italian politicians, yes they should show luv to Papi, but they shouldn't give a political rilevance to this s***.
That's not a cospiracy, and Papi isn't a martyir. F*** all this b*******.
Comment by Jullsan on December 14, 2009 at 8:05am
That Berlusconi is a sleazy man. He had it coming.

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