Barcelona riot arrests: 56% of 128 detainees are minors

A violent riot in central Barcelona on Saturday saw over 500 people, mostly teenagers, vandalize property and loot 23 shops, resulting in 128 arrests, of which 56% were minors. The unrest, which lasted four hours, was organized via social media under the tag 'Blocus' and mirrored recent protests in France. Police described the participants as "very young" and disorganized, with most detainees aged 13 to 16, and only two having prior records for public disorder. Authorities are investigating the organizers and the profile of those involved. The mayor has vowed legal action against detainees and their parents for damages, while 14 police officers were injured during the clashes.