(ANSA) - Rome, July 28 - Three lawmakers for the ruling
Democratic Party (PD) were attacked and insulted by anti-vaccine
protestors outside the Lower House on Friday, sources said. The
House on Friday gave final approval to a decree making vaccines
obligatory for school admission.
Elisa Mariano, Ludovico Vico and Salvatore Capone had to take
refuge in a car, which was surrounded by protestors, thumped and
kicked, before being rescued by DIGOS security police.
"Three PD MPs have been attacked by anti-vaccine protestors,"
ex-premier Matteo Renzi, the PD leader, said via Twitter.
"Pure madness. A hug to Elisa, Ludovico and Salvatore. The
won't stop us".
Lawmakers attacked by vaccine protestors (2)
Kicked, hit and insulted, trio saved by police