Italy's cracking down on violent protests, deploying 500 troops to Milan following widespread unrest. 

The Government's also introduced a new offence for violent demonstrators, carrying up to five years in prison. 

Protestors have looted shops, set fires, and attacked police over rising living costs and high rents. 

Europe correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking protesters claim the violence was justified because the Government isn't taking care of people. 

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Italy's cracking down on violent protests, deploying 500 troops to Milan following widespread unrest.&nbsp;
The Government's also introduced a new offence for violent demonstrators, carrying up to five years in prison.&nbsp;
Protestors have looted shops, set fires, and attacked police over rising living costs and high rents.&nbsp;
Europe correspondent Jo McKenna told Mike Hosking protesters claim the violence was justified because the Government isn't taking care of people.&nbsp;
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Jo McKenna: Europe Correspondent on the violent protests and riots in Italy, police deployment, new charge

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