Almost 30 People Injured In Clashes In Catalonia Amid Mass Protests - Local Gov't

Fakhir Rizvi Published February 21, 2019 | 08:26 PM

At least 28 people were injured in clashes between protesters and Mossos d'Esquadra law enforcement forces in Catalonia, the Government of Catalonia said Thursday

MADRID (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 21st February, 2019) At least 28 people were injured in clashes between protesters and Mossos d'Esquadra law enforcement forces in Catalonia, the Government of Catalonia said Thursday.

There are 12 police officers and at least one journalist among those injured.

Mossos d'Esquadra told Sputnik that three people had been detained for resisting the police.

Mass protests are currently underway across the region, including in Barcelona, against the ongoing trials of Catalan politicians.

Last week, the Supreme Court of Spain began hearing cases regarding the Catalan referendum and declaration of independence in October 2017. A total of 12 Catalan politicians are on trial, nine of whom have been charged with organizing a coup.