From Fox News: A chaotic scene unfolded in Milan Saturday as police deployed water cannons and tear gas against demonstrators just steps away from an Olympic ice hockey rink.
A group known as the Unsustainable Olympics Committee organized demonstrations highlighting concerns related to the environmental, economic and social impact of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
Demonstrators also protested the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Italy, The Associated Press reported.
The clash with police occurred near Milan’s Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena, a newly built venue that has faced scrutiny over construction delays and rink-size concerns.
The masked protesters, who claimed they were opposing the environmental impact of the Games and the presence of U.S. agents in Italy, started off with a “peaceful march,” then later released smoke bombs and firecrackers on a bridge overlooking a construction site about half a mile from the Olympic Village where approximately 1,500 athletes were staying.
It ended up looking like a real war zone. WATCH BELOW:
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