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Hate-Crime Inquiry Targets Vox Leader as Torre Pacheco Unrest Eases

Murcia’s prosecutor office has launched a formal investigation into regional Vox leader José Ángel Antelo’s statements on the Torre Pacheco disturbances

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Patean en la cabeza a un joven que  cayó noqueado en Tunuyán
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Overview

  • The main suspect in the July 9 assault remains in provisional custody without bail after his detention in Errenteria
  • Two alleged accomplices were freed under judicial measures including a restraining order, passport surrender and mandatory court appearances
  • Thirteen people have been arrested and over 120 individuals identified in connection with related public-order disturbances
  • The Interior Ministry maintains a heavy security deployment in Torre Pacheco to deter further clashes
  • Far-right calls for immigrant “cacerías” drew fewer than 150 participants and helped prompt the new hate-crime probe