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Guardia Civil Reinforced After Two Nights of Violent Clashes in Torre-Pacheco

Investigations into the assault that ignited two nights of violence are under way with more arrests expected under a reinforced Guardia Civil presence.

TORRE PACHECO, SPAIN - JULY 13: Protesters clash with police on July 13, 2025 in Torre Pacheco, in the province of Murcia, Spain. The violent confrontation was sparked by the beating of an elderly resident the night before, allegedly by assailants who were of North African origin. The crowd that gathered tonight reportedly chased peopled they suspected to be immigrants and clashed with members of Spain's Guardia Civil. (Photo by Olmo Blanco/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Violent confrontations erupted over Saturday and Sunday nights as far-right supporters, local residents and North African migrants battled in the streets of the Murcia town
  • At least five people were injured and one person arrested; officials say further detentions are likely as inquiries continue
  • Social media footage showed participants wearing far-right insignia and migrants displaying Moroccan flags hurling objects and wielding batons
  • Additional Guardia Civil officers have been deployed across Torre-Pacheco, restoring relative calm under a heavy security presence
  • Local and regional authorities condemned the violence, appealed for calm and launched investigations into the Wednesday assault that sparked the unrest