Barcelona unrest leaves 128 arrested as city vows to pursue compensation for damage
Shops were looted, bins set alight and police attacked in central Barcelona on Saturday after a gathering promoted through social media descended into widespread disorder. More than half of those arrested were under 18. Police arrested 128 people following the disturbances around Plaça de Catalunya, where approximately 600 young people... The post Barcelona unrest leaves 128 arrested as city vows…
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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