Nearly 100 Arrested in Violent Barcelona Protests

Around 100 people were arrested in Barcelona following violent protests where hundreds of young demonstrators vandalized property, looted shops, and set fire to garbage containers, Spanish media reported. About a quarter of those in police custody are minors, according to El Pais and broadcaster Betevé. The demonstrators had responded to social media calls for an unauthorized protest in the Catalan city's center, prompting over 220 police officers to be deployed. The unrest began around 6 p.m. Saturday and lasted through the night, with the demonstrators' specific goals unclear. Mayor Jaume Collboni and regional president Salvador Illa condemned the violence, with Illa stating it has no place in Catalonia.