Protests Against COVID-19 Quarantine In Barcelona Result In Clashes - Law Enforcement Body
Muhammad Irfan Published October 31, 2020 | 04:00 AM
MADRID (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 31st October, 2020) The rally against the coronavirus-linked quarantine in the Spanish city of Barcelona has resulted in clashes between protesters and police, the Catalan law enforcement body Mossos de Escuadra said.
The rally started at the Placa Sant Jaume in the center of Barcelona, where the city governing bodies are located. According to the regional law enforcement bodies, about 1,500 people joined the demonstration.
When the main part of the demonstration came to an end, several groups of radicalized protesters started to throw smoke grenades, crackers and parts of fence to police officers, as well as build barricades and set them on fire.
The unrest soon spread to the Gothic Quarter.
At least two people have been detained during the protests. Firefighters and doctors are working at the site. The authorities called on residents to avoid the areas engulfed in the clashes.
A cameraman of La Sexta broadcaster was injured in the unrest.
On Thursday, the government of Catalonia announced the boost of quarantine measures, including the 15-day ban on entering and leaving the region. People are also prohibited from moving between municipalities of Catalonia at weekends. Shopping centers, theaters, cinemas, cultural centers, sports facilities, bars and restaurants remain closed.
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 27 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 27 April 2024
HEC reviews curricula for environmental sciences degree programme
ICC Asia looking forward to an action-packed Asia Cricket Week
Yuvraj Singh named ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Ambassador
Greece hands Olympic flame to 2024 Paris Games hosts
Two Kyiv hospitals evacuating over feared Russian strikes
World must act on neurotech revolution, say experts
Charles & Catherine's cancer diagnoses
Champions Alcaraz and Sabalenka through in Madrid Open
King Charles to resume some public duties during cancer treatment: palace
US defense chief announces $6 bn in security aid for Ukraine
More Stories From World
-
Haliburton hits winner as Pacers hold off Bucks in overtime, Mavs thump Clippers
44 minutes ago -
'Everyone sits out': Yangon parks offer heatwave relief
44 minutes ago -
6,000 French police to welcome Olympic torch amid bonus boost
54 minutes ago -
Golf: LPGA LA Championship scores
1 hour ago -
Tennis: ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - collated
2 hours ago -
PGA Zurich Classic of New Orleans scores
2 hours ago
-
Sudanese filmmakers shine light on war's 'silent problems'
2 hours ago -
NFL will allow players to wear Guardian Cap helmets in games
8 hours ago -
Football: German Bundesliga table
8 hours ago -
Football: Italian Serie A result
8 hours ago -
Football: German Bundesliga results
8 hours ago -
US troops to leave Chad in second African state withdrawal
8 hours ago