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Citizen patrols hit Italy streets

The first, legal, citizens' patrols have appeared on the streets of Italy.

Supporters say the patrols will enable ordinary people to help police carry out their role of protecting neighbourhoods.

But opponents have argued the groups are no more than vigilantes, many of which are being set up in areas with high immigrant populations.

(...) The new group's uniforms are so provocative, that at least one authority - in Milan - has placed them under investigation.

But the inquiry into whether their uniforms contravene Italy's laws banning Nazi and fascist insignia, has not stopped them beginning their patrols.

(...) The foot soldier in heels said: "The streets in Italy are not safe, especially in big cities like Rome where people going home are getting attacked and raped".

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