The Moroccan community in Torre Pacheco is on edge after a violent incident involving hooded attackers targeting North African immigrants. The neighborhood is littered with debris from recent riots, which resulted in injuries and arrests. Older residents observe the chaos while younger individuals prepare for potential further violence. There is concern following a local man's brutal beating that has gained attention on social media, sparking a call for a demonstration against the violence. Increased police presence aims to prevent escalation as community tensions rise.
Fear is palpable on the boiling asphalt. Glass from broken bottles and smashed car windows is still scattered on the sidewalks of San Antonio.
Older folks are sipping coffee on the terrace of the Istanbul cafe, which marks the entrance to the neighborhood. But the younger residents are preparing for another attack.
Three days of riots resulted in mild injuries and several people being arrested. Patrols from the Civil Guard law enforcement agency have deployed 75 officers throughout the municipality.
The photograph of Domingo, a 60-year-old resident of the town, went viral on July 10, showing his face stained with blood, following a violent incident.
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