Stores looted, police officers injured: the night of chaos in Barcelona | Footage

128 people were arrested in Barcelona after a night of looting, arson and clashes in the city center. 72 of those arrested are minors, 15 police officers were injured and 23 stores were damaged. Police are examining how the youths organized through social networks.

128 people were arrested in Barcelona after a night of chaos involving looting, arson and clashes in the city center. According to Spanish authorities, 72 of those arrested are minors, 15 police officers were injured (four seriously), and 23 stores were damaged. Groups of youths attacked police officers, set fire to trash bins and damaged businesses. Fire services were called to 33 fire incidents. The Catalan police are investigating how the participants organized and arrived in the city center, including through messages distributed on TikTok. Mayor Jaume Collboni condemned the events and made clear that the city will take legal action. The authorities emphasized that a distinction must be made between the riots and the housing protest that took place in the area.