Spain Clashes: Violence Erupts as Million-Plus Protest in 80 Cities

RT

Published on Jul 19, 2012 by RussiaToday

Spanish police have clashed with protesters who marched against the latest batch of austerity measures. Over a million public employees, trade union members and fed-up citizens have taken to the streets in over 80 Spanish cities. Violence erupted in Madrid around midnight. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd as it tried to reach the congress building. In some more urban areas, activists set garbage containers on fire and tried to block police vehicle access. No injuries or arrests have been reported.

MORE INFORMATION & PHOTOS: http://on.rt.com/dwgqk1

RT LIVE http://rt.com/on-air