Overview

• Around 100 individuals attacked Mossos d'Esquadra officers in Lleida's Mariola neighborhood early Monday morning.
• The attackers used bottles, stones, and iron and wooden bars, injuring six officers, one of whom remains hospitalized with a severe wound requiring 20 stitches.
• No arrests were made as police were unable to contain the mob during the violent surge.
• Specialized units, including the Brigada Móvil (BRIMO), have been deployed for surveillance, and a discreet investigation is underway to prevent further unrest.
• Mariola, a visibly degraded neighborhood, has seen a significant increase in municipal interventions compared to the previous year, highlighting ongoing social tensions.