Berlusconi in hospital after being punched by protester

Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was punched in the face at the end of a rally by a man holding a small statue, leaving the 73-year-old with a bloodied mouth and looking stunned, police said tonight.

Berlusconi in hospital after being punched by protester

Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi was punched in the face at the end of a rally by a man holding a small statue, leaving the 73-year-old with a bloodied mouth and looking stunned, police said tonight.

A 42-year-old man was immediately taken into custody after the attack on Mr Berlusconi as he signed autographs in Milan.

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