Protests in France and Spain turn violent as masked groups loot shops; 1,100 arrested
Demonstrations in France and Spain escalated into looting and clashes with police, with masked protesters smashing shop windows and carrying off goods. Videos circulating online showed people trapped inside stores, including the El Corte Ingles department store, after shutters were lowered to block the looting. Some footage showed demonstrators in black hoods being urged on by viewers watching live online. Around 1,100 people have been detained in connection with the unrest. Barcelona Mayor Jaume Collboni said the vandalism would face consequences.
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