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Water cannon and tear gas fired at Olympics protesters
Italian police have fired tear gas and water cannon at protesters who threw firecrackers, smoke bombs and bottles at them near a Winter Olympics venue.
Officers in riot gear and with shields confronted about 100 protesters, some of whom wore hoods and scarves to cover their faces, after they broke away from a main demonstration and appeared to be trying to reach the Santagiulia Olympic ice hockey rink. A group of protesters also set off smoke bombs and firecrackers about half a mile (800 metres) from the Olympic Village, where around 1,500 athletes are staying.
Six people were arrested during the altercation, according to police sources. Around 10,000 people attended the main demonstration in Milan on Saturday, on the first full day of the Winter Olympics, to protest against the environmental, economic and social impact of the Games.
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