Barcelona protest turns violent as youths clash with police

Dozens of young protesters clashed with police in central Barcelona on Saturday, causing property damage including destroyed shops and burning containers, according to the EFE news agency. The protest, organized by the "Institut Indignats" movement and promoted on social media, saw masked groups attempt to loot stores and hurl stones at police. Catalan police intervened near Plaza de Catalunya, making several arrests. The unrest occurred in a busy tourist area near a housing rights camp, prompting police to urge people to avoid the location. The movement resembles student protests previously seen in France.