Catalan police detained 128 people in Barcelona following unrest accompanied by looting and damage to public property. According to police data, 73 of those detained were minors and juveniles. Investigators are trying to determine who called for the protests via social media and whether a broader infrastructure was behind their organization.
The unrest broke out following calls spread mainly via TikTok. Young people, including minors, reportedly then received instructions through channels on the WhatsApp app. Authorities are still examining whether the actions of participants were spontaneous or part of a coordinated operation. They have also not ruled out the possibility of foreign interference. El Mundo ↗
In the streets of Barcelona, public property was damaged, looting took place, and other disturbances occurred. Police also warned about a planned gathering for the upcoming weekend. Families in the city expressed concerns about further calls for protests and about the possibility that their children could end up among the participants in the violence.
Parlon, the Catalan government member responsible for the interior, called on parents to take greater responsibility and to monitor what their children do outside the home. Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the opposition People's Party, announced a visit to Barcelona and a meeting with merchants affected by the unrest.
The investigation is expected to clarify the origin of the calls on social media, the role of their organizers, and any possible foreign connections. Police are also preparing measures ahead of the next planned gathering.
128 People Detained in Barcelona After Unrest, Investigation Continues
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Feijóo hace de los disturbios de Barcelona uno de los ejes de su campaña contra Sánchez
El Pais
| 05:30 27.10.
Elszabadult az erőszak Barcelonában, fosztogattak és gyújtogattak a TikTokon buzdított diákok
Index.hu
| 15:09 25.10.
¿Quién está detrás de las protestas violentas en Barcelona y Bilbao?
El Pais
| 05:45 28.10.
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