(ANSA) - ROME, OCT 20 - A northern Italian former municipal councillor who shot dead a Moroccan immigrant during a fight on July 20 was released from house arrest Wednesday after the terms of his arrest expired.
Voghera Security Councillor Massimo Adriatici is under investigation for excessive self-defence after shooting dead 38-year-old Yous El Boussettaoui outside a pub, as he fell to the ground after allegedly being punched.
Adriatici, a lawyer and local anti-street violence campaigner, allegedly fired at the immigrant in self-defence, said his rightwing nationalist League party, which is known for its tough stances on migrants and which has successfully campaigned for looser self-defence laws in Italy.
Centre-left parties were critical of Adriatici saying he was an example of "Wild West vigilante justice". (ANSA).
Councillor who shot dead migrant freed from house arrest
Voghera security pointman's arrest terms expired