17th October 2019

Cars set alight as protests erupt in Barcelona over jailed separatist leaders

By Sky News

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Sky News - Protesters in Barcelona have set fire to several cars during violent clashes with police.

At least four streets were blocked by burning containers as people set bins and vehicles alight near the interior department of the regional government in the city.

Officers fired foam bullets and charged towards protesters as tens of thousands took part in demonstrations on Wednesday evening.

Demonstrators threw rolls of toilet paper into the air to signify that "there is a lot that needs cleaning up".

Police said acid had also been thrown at them.

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