Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is recovering after being attacked following a rally in Milan's Cathedral Square.
The attack was caught by television cameras and happened as Mr Berlusconi was on his way back to his car.
He was left bleeding after being struck by a man wielding a souvenir model of Milan cathedral.
Massimo Tartaglia, who is believed to have a history of mental illness, has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to the attack.
The Italian leader was apparently signing autographs when he was struck with the souvenir.
Mr Berlusconi, 73, tried to assure supporters afterwards he was fine.
He is recovering in hospital after suffering two broken teeth, a broken nose and cuts to his lip.
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