‘Do they realise what they’re doing?’ Milan takes on ice-cream sellers in war on ‘wild nightlife’

The Italian city’s attempt to help its sleep-deprived residents is denounced as a step too far

Milan’s leaders have been accused of waging war against ice-cream in their bid to combat “wild nightlife” in the northern Italian city.

Marco Granelli, the deputy mayor for public security, recently announced a proposal banning the sale of takeaway food after midnight in the city’s popular nightlife districts.