Overview
- The Witchtek party at the former Bugatti factory in Campogalliano near Modena drew about 5,000 attendees from across Italy and Europe since Friday.
- Tensions escalated Sunday evening when groups tried to leave without passing checkpoints, and some vehicles attempted to breach a police cordon.
- Officers used tear gas and crowd-control charges to disperse people as participants threw stones, with bottles also reported, and several individuals were detained.
- Torrential rain and flights through nearby fields complicated the operation, and many participants retreated back into the abandoned plant after the clashes.
- By Monday morning authorities said the situation had stabilized, license plates from roughly 50 vehicles were logged, and it remained unclear if anyone stayed inside.