Italian ex-leader Conte attacked by man protesting against lockdowns

Giuseppe Conte talks to the press at the Quirinale Presidential Palace (Gregorio Borgia/AP/PA)

Former Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte has been physically attacked during an official appearance in Tuscany by a man protesting against Italy’s lockdowns and other measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic, Italian media reported.

The man struck Mr Conte in the face and was immediately detained by police, the news agency LaPresse reported. Mr Conte did not appear to have been seriously harmed.