Overview

• On May 27, about 20 minors and two educators resumed occupancy of the CRAE Castell de Fang after repairs to damage from the May 24 incendiary attack.
• Local authorities and Mossos d’Esquadra have increased uniformed and private security presence at the center’s entrance and in surrounding public areas.
• Investigations into the arson and earlier clashes have yielded abundant evidence and potential arrests are expected soon.
• Last week’s clashes between center residents and local youths, exacerbated by adult involvement and political messaging online, resulted in injuries to three minors.
• The mayor described the violence as an isolated incident exploited for hate speech and announced plans to boost local police numbers and expand video surveillance.