Man mad stuck Italian President Berlusconi in the face

The brutality of an ill person was shown when a mentally ill man attacked the Italian Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi on Sunday. Hitting him in the face causing a broken nose, a split lip and I am sure a few broken teeth. Once he was hurt he appeared dazed as he got out of the car in which he was placed in after the attack.
This was a horrific incident , but my question is, "where were the body guards to protect him"? How could the h let someone get so close to the prime Minister in order to hurt him? I am sure with all the money the country and the Vatican have they can sure afford to hire first line body guards for the leader of the country.
There are many evidence that  when sane people are outraged they will do just about anything to expel that that rage.So, can you imagine that of a mentally ill person?
The forces need to be sharped up before another incident like this happen and the outcome might be worst. I wish Pesident Berlusconi speedy recovery or as they say
le auguro di riprendersi presto

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