"On Saturday night, violence erupted in Torre Pacheco, with armed groups roaming the streets, partly incited by social media posts from far-right groups. Videos showed confrontations between men in far-right symbols and migrants, leading to minor injuries and arrests."
"Mariola Guevara, a government delegate, indicated that authorities acted promptly after identifying incendiary social media posts that incited a "hunt for migrants." Despite police presence, unrest persisted over several nights."
A violent outbreak occurred in Torre Pacheco, Spain, as far-right groups incited unrest through social media, leading to minor injuries and arrests. Armed groups patrolled the streets, targeting individuals of foreign origin following an attack on a pensioner by North African youths. Local officials responded by deploying additional police to prevent further violence. Despite a police presence, unrest continued for several days, and footage showed confrontations between far-right supporters and migrants. The situation escalated into riots, with property damage reported and ongoing investigations into the initial assault.
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