On July 24, 2025, authorities in Murcia, Spain, reported ongoing investigations into recent clashes in Torre Pacheco, a town with a population of approximately 40,000. The unrest began following an attack on July 12, 2025, when a 68-year-old man was assaulted by three individuals of North African origin, leaving him with injuries from which he is recovering at home. The incident sparked three nights of violence starting July 13, involving far-right groups, local residents, and migrants, resulting in five injuries and 14 arrests by July 15. The Guardia Civil has identified around 300 individuals linked to the disturbances, with charges including assault, public disorder, and hate crimes. Videos circulating on social media showed groups hurling objects and setting barricades ablaze, prompting a police response that included rubber bullets and the deployment of over 130 officers. The town, where nearly one-third of residents are of foreign origin, many working as agricultural laborers, saw additional security measures, including a reinforced Guardia Civil presence. On July 21, an anti-racism protest drew 5,000 participants in Murcia, organized to counter the violence, with police implementing preventive measures due to potential agitators. Mayor Pedro Ángel Roca has called for calm, while the regional government, led by Fernando López Miras, emphasized restoring normalcy. The investigation continues, with authorities monitoring social media for incitement and planning further arrests as tensions remain high in the agricultural hub.
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