A man drove a car into pedestrians in Milan on Thursday, leaving eight injured in what Italian authorities are treating as a suspected terror attack. The driver, identified as a 36-year-old Italian citizen, was arrested at the scene. Police said the incident occurred in a busy shopping district, with witnesses describing chaotic scenes of people scrambling for safety. The injured have been taken to local hospitals, with none believed to be in life-threatening condition.
Sources close to the investigation suggest the attacker may have been inspired by Islamist extremist propaganda, though no group has claimed responsibility. The interior ministry has convened an emergency meeting, and security has been heightened across the country. The attack comes amid rising tensions in Europe over the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni described the act as 'cowardly and heinous' and vowed a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism. The opposition has demanded answers on how such an attack could happen, with some pointing to gaps in surveillance.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
