Rome's Colosseum designated 'red zone' after violence and fireworks
Brawls, fireworks and an attack on a police vehicle have led authorities to designate the Colosseum area as a reinforced security zone.
Rome's Colosseum under heightened surveillance following series of incidents
Google News FR — Crime (fr) reports that the surroundings of Rome's Colosseum have been officially designated a "red zone" security area following several serious incidents in this highly touristical sector of the Italian capital.
Brawls between individuals, fireworks discharged in public streets and an attack directly targeting a police vehicle motivated this decision by Roman authorities. The red zone designation allows law enforcement to have enhanced powers to control and disperse gatherings deemed to pose a risk.
The Colosseum, Italy's most visited monument, attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year, making it a sensitive focal point for public order issues. Authorities have not specified the planned duration of the measure or the exact number of people involved in the incidents that prompted the decision.
Security forces have increased their presence within the affected perimeter in order to prevent any further incidents.
Source: Google News FR — Crime (fr)