Italian football suspended after death of policeman

Italian football federation (FIGC) commissioner Luca Pancalli has announced a suspension of football in Italy after a police officer was killed during serious trouble at the Sicilian derby between Catania and Palermo.

According to reports, the police officer was struck in the face by a small explosive while attempting to deal with fighting outside the stadium.

The officer was taken to hospital but died from his injuries.

The FIGC held an emergency meeting tonight in which the decision was made to suspend football.

“I have demanded a stop to all activity of football in Italy,” Pancalli said in a statement. “Enough is enough.

“It’s a situation that I cannot speak of. To lose your life at 38 is incredible. This is not a sport.”