100 arrested after night of unrest and looting in Barcelona
Protesters threw stones and other heavy objects at officers, whilst several groups erected barricades, set fire to rubbish bins and smashed shop windows.
Barcelona experienced unrest on Saturday after a social media-organized gathering turned violent around Plaça de Catalunya. Over 600 young people gathered, with more than half of the 128 people arrested being minors. The police reported that 23 businesses were damaged, and 15 officers were injured, with four Mossos d’Esquadra suffering serious injuries. The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, vowed to pursue compensation for the damage caused and seek legal action against those responsible.
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