On July 17, 2025, authorities reported ongoing efforts to manage tensions in Torre Pacheco, Murcia, following a series of clashes that began on July 9, 2025. The unrest started after a 68-year-old man was allegedly assaulted near a local cemetery by three individuals of North African origin, sparking a wave of anti-migrant demonstrations. Over the past week, the town has experienced four nights of violent confrontations, involving spanish groups and members of the local North African community, which constitutes about a third of Torre Pacheco’s 40,000 residents. Spanish security forces, including the Guardia Civil, deployed over 130 officers to quell the riots, resulting in the detention of 14 individuals by July 15, 2025. Among those arrested, authorities identified two african suspects linked to the initial assault and several others involved in the subsequent clashes. On July 17, the Spanish government announced plans to intensify investigations into spanish groups, with more than 60 complaints filed for hate crimes and disorder. Moroccan community leaders have called for calm, while a significant police presence continues to prevent further escalation. The town remains under heightened security, with additional units on standby as investigations proceed.
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