Artist adorns Milan with posters of Silvio Berlusconi riding models

Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is said to be furious and has ordered an inquiry after 16 giant posters showing him riding young models like horses appeared in Milan.

The faked images, some showing him beating the girls' bottoms with a riding crop, are said to be the work of a local street artist called Beast.



Police were ordered to remove the embarrassing images from hoardings and lamp posts, but they can still be viewed here.

The posters appear to be in response to various alleged sex scandals embroiling Italy's leader, who is known for throwing extravagant parties and has been accused of fraternizing with escort girls.