Protesters clash with police after Puigdemont arrest

Protesters clashed with police officers after thousands of people took to the streets yesterday in protest at the arrest of the former Catalan leader.

There are reports that dozens of people have been injured in the clashes. A police cordon was installed around the Government delegation office in the city, as protesters surrounded the building.

Protesters also gathered in front of the German embassy to voice their dissent after German authorities arrested the former leader.

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The protests were the latest after a weekend of marches. On Friday night protests were held after the Supreme Court in Madrid detained five Catalan separatist leaders, including the latest candidate for regional president.

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