Violence Erupts in Girona During Police Operation to Detain Minor
Mossos d'Esquadra face resistance from community members while arresting a 15-year-old linked to prior vandalism.
On the evening of April 2, 2025, tensions escalated in the Font de la Pólvora neighborhood of Girona, Spain, as the Mossos d'Esquadra, the regional police force, attempted to arrest a 15-year-old boy.
The arrest was made in connection with vandalism incidents at the nearby Onyar Civic Center that occurred two weeks prior.
Police sources report that the operation began around 18:30 local time when multiple units were deployed to the area.
Upon arrival, the situation rapidly deteriorated as the boy's mother reportedly encouraged neighbors to confront the police.
Witnesses indicate that approximately one hundred residents responded by erecting barricades and throwing stones at the officers.
This spontaneous protest aimed to obstruct the police operation and prevent the detention of the minor.
Despite facing this violent backlash, the Mossos successfully apprehended both the boy and his mother.
The mother was detained on charges of assault, resistance, and disobedience against authority.
Approximately one hour after the initial police presence, the officers managed to exit the neighborhood and transport the detainees to the Vista Alegre police station in Girona, which was secured with a line of riot police blocking access routes.
After spending just over an hour in custody, both individuals were released.
The minor will be required to appear before the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office upon being summoned.
The arrest was made in connection with vandalism incidents at the nearby Onyar Civic Center that occurred two weeks prior.
Police sources report that the operation began around 18:30 local time when multiple units were deployed to the area.
Upon arrival, the situation rapidly deteriorated as the boy's mother reportedly encouraged neighbors to confront the police.
Witnesses indicate that approximately one hundred residents responded by erecting barricades and throwing stones at the officers.
This spontaneous protest aimed to obstruct the police operation and prevent the detention of the minor.
Despite facing this violent backlash, the Mossos successfully apprehended both the boy and his mother.
The mother was detained on charges of assault, resistance, and disobedience against authority.
Approximately one hour after the initial police presence, the officers managed to exit the neighborhood and transport the detainees to the Vista Alegre police station in Girona, which was secured with a line of riot police blocking access routes.
After spending just over an hour in custody, both individuals were released.
The minor will be required to appear before the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office upon being summoned.
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