Italy: Fierce clashes in Florence between police and anti-government protesters

Fierce clashes erupted between anti-government protesters and riot police in Florence, Saturday, as thousands of people demonstrated against the government of Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
Police used shields to block protesters who were attacking them in an effort to reach a building where Renzi was holding political talks. According to reports in the local media, one police officer was injured during the protest.
The demonstrators took to the streets to show their disagreement with the forthcoming national referendum on constitutional reform, which is due to take place on December 4. Renzi’s government argues that the changes are significant improvements, but opponents say it will result in a disproportionate centralisation of power.