End 'culture of hatred,' says Rifondazione after racist Macerata shootings
Forensic officers examine the site of one of the shootings
THE shooting spree by a far-right terrorist in the Italian city of Macerata grew from “a culture of hatred” that continues to be fed by mainstream politicians, socialists warned today.
Luca Traini was arrested on Saturday after driving around the city firing at black people, wounding six. One was still in intensive care when the Morning Star went to press.
Interior Minister Marco Minniti said Mr Traini was motivated “by racial hatred” and had a background “of right-wing extremism with clear references to fascism and nazism.” He reportedly gave a nazi salute on his arrest. Pictures of him in custody revealed a Wolfsangel tattoo on his forehead.
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