One police officer injured and two arrested in clashes between protesters and ultras in Puerta del Sol

On October 12, tensions escalated at Madrid’s Puerta del Sol during the 17th day of a housing crisis protest. Clashes between demonstrators and groups described as radicals or ultras resulted in one police officer being injured and at least two individuals being detained. The unrest occurred against the backdrop of the Día de la Hispanidad celebrations, with confrontations spilling into the streets surrounding the plaza.

Following the violence, authorities established a heavy police presence that prevented access to the square, effectively surrounding the area. The incident marks the most significant escalation of conflict since the encampment began, highlighting the friction between the protesters and opposing groups present in the city during the national holiday.