The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, reports 50 arrests following the incidents of the general strike. The riots have been concentrated in a few areas of the city centre.
The 50 arrests reported by the mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni, exceed by 32 those counted by the Mossos d'Esquadra in their latest update, which mentioned 18. Collboni speaks of incidents in the city centre after the large demonstration of the general strike.
From the Barcelona emergency centre, where police, firefighters, and medical personnel work together, the mayor has firmly condemned the riots. According to his words, the day had proceeded normally and the main demonstration was peaceful until violent groups appeared.
“Condemnation of attacks on public and private property.”
The incidents have been limited to a few areas of the centre. Numerous containers were burned there, despite the fact that the City Council had preemptively removed almost a hundred. Additionally, between six and ten businesses suffered vandalism, almost all from large chains.
Collboni wanted to acknowledge the work of the security forces. The council will seek compensation from those whom the judges declare guilty of these acts.
For the residents and shopkeepers in the centre, normalcy has already returned. A heavy rain that began to fall after 10:30 PM contributed to emptying the streets.
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