Over 120 arrested following night of unrest in Barcelona
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Posted Oct 25, 2026, 04:30 PM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-25-1630
Catalan police arrest 128 people, including 73 minors, following clashes, vandalism, and looting during protests in Barcelona.
Police in Barcelona have arrested at least 128 people overnight following incidents during protests in the city. According to Catalonia's regional police force, the Mossos d'Esquadra, 73 of those taken into custody are minors under the age of 18.
Authorities stated that the arrests were predominantly linked to acts of vandalism, damage to public property, and looting during the unrest. Mossos d'Esquadra official Sílvia Catà confirmed the detention figures in statements to regional broadcast media following the events.
Sources: Cumhuriyet