Barcelona riot arrests: 56% of 128 detained are minors

A violent riot in central Barcelona on Saturday saw over 500 people, mostly teenagers, vandalize property and loot shops, resulting in 128 arrests, 56% of whom are minors. The unrest, which lasted four hours, was organized via social media under the label 'Blocus' and involved participants from across Catalonia. Police reported the crowd was disorganized, with many individuals acting in small groups to commit acts of vandalism and theft, and 14 officers were injured. Authorities have opened an investigation into the organizers, and the mayor has vowed to pursue legal and financial consequences for the detainees and their parents. The riot mirrored recent protests in France, and police had anticipated possible unrest but were overwhelmed by the scale and violence.