Cops & left-wing protesters clash in Spain after 'apocalyptic' France riots
BRUTAL clashes erupted between cops and protesters in Spain just days after apocalyptic riots swept across France.
TL;DR
- 12 police officers and 3 protesters were injured in clashes in A Coruña, Spain.
- Protests against the Vox party leader's visit escalated, with eggs and stones thrown at police.
- Two individuals were arrested on suspicion of assault and public disorder.
- A second protest formed demanding the release of those arrested, leading to further clashes.
- France experienced widespread riots with cars set ablaze, shops looted, and a town hall destroyed.
- Over 2,400 people were arrested in France, with thousands of businesses looted or damaged.
- French President Emmanuel Macron blamed 'agitators from far-Left fringe groups' for the violence.
- The unrest in France has been linked to student protests and the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement.