At least 19 people have been arrested during the riots at the Spanish Falange meeting in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Fascists have called for a rally this morning in the Alavesa capital on the occasion of Hispanic Day, and hundreds of people have come to the scene of the counter-demonstration, which has led to clashes with the Ertzaintza and public disorder, as confirmed by the Ertzaintza.
At least 19 people have been arrested today in the riots at the rally called by Falange Españolain Vitoria-Gasteiz, according to theBasque Government's Department of Security.
The event was convened at 12 noon in the Plaza de la Provincia de Vitoria-Gasteiz to commemorate Hispanic Day. However, moments of tension and riots began earlier, around 10:50. Indeed, the attendees of the event of the ultra-right-wing group, with Spanish flags in hand, have confronted those gathered at the counter-station, showing fascist symbols, shouting "It's all Spain. "
Similarly, in the counter-station , a number of people have gathered in the centre of Vitoria-Gasteiz to try to prevent this event from taking place. When the two groups have faced each other, they have thrown all kinds of objects and urban furniture, even crossing containers.
With thepresence of the Ertzaintza , a number of Mobile Brigade resources have had to be mobilized to prevent the riots, which have spread to several streets in the centre of the capital and have burned some of the city's containers.
Health personnel have had to come to the scene to treat the wounded , and 20 officers have also been slightly injured.
The Department of Safety and Security has reported that 19 persons have been arrested for the time being on charges of public disorder. All the persons arrested are persons involved in the counter-operation. The incidents have also caused extensive material damage, such as damaged vehicles, burnt and dumped containers, broken cobblestones and erected archets.
The investigation is still open and further arrests are not ruled out.
Solidarity with detainees
Following what happened at the Falange rally, the Free Organization organized a demonstration this afternoon in solidarity with the detainees and wounded.
Under the slogan "Release the detainees", demonstrators marched from the Plaza de la Virgen Blanca at 5 p.m. to demand the release of the detainees.
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