Man kills three in Milan court rampage

A man on trial for fraudulent bankruptcy opened fire in Milan’s courthouse in a “cold, premeditated” spree, killing his lawyer, a co-defendant and a judge before being captured nearly 25km away as he fled on a motorbike.

Italian premier Matteo Renzi promised a robust investigation into how the gunman, Claudio Giardiello, managed to bring a pistol into the fortress-like tribunal, where metal detectors are used for visitors but not for employees, magistrates and accredited lawyers.

“Our commitment is that this never happens again, and that those responsible pay,” Mr Renzi said.