Man arrested in Italy after drive-by shooting attack on foreign nationals

The incident happened earlier this morning in the central Italian town of Macerata.

Italy-Shooting One of four injured people in today's incident is treated by medics at the side of a road in Macerata earlier today Source: Guido Picchio/PA Images

ITALIAN POLICE SAY they have arrested a 28-year-old man suspected of opening fire on foreigners from a vehicle in central Italy earlier today.

Local media reported that six people were injured, four of them seriously, in the incident in the town of Macerata, which happened at about 10am Irish time.

Police said “the wounded persons are of foreign nationality”.

Italy-Shooting Source: AP/PA Images

It’s understood that the suspect had an Italian flag wrapped about his neck when apprehended, and made a fascist salute when arrested.

The shots were fired from a black Alfa Romeo car.

At least one of the four people injured is understood to be in a critical condition.

With reporting by Cianan Brennan

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