Italian Prime Minster Silvio Berlusconi is recovering from being attacked by what eye witnesses described as wielding a souvenir model.
He was left bleeding after being struck by what one eye witness described as a heavy metal ornament.
Massimo Tartaglia, who is believed to have a history of mental illness has been charged for aggravated assault in relation to the incident.
According to reports the Italian Leader was signing autographs when the metal object was thrown at his face.