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At least 337 people have been injured during an intense police crackdown in Catalonia, where several people are reportedly in critical condition, according to a regional government spokesman. Spanish police have blocked people from voting in an independence referendum that calls for the autonomous region of Catalonia to breakaway from Spain. James Valles reports.

Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has decried the use of batons and rubber bullets, by law enforcement during the independence referendum in Catalonia, calling it “unjustified violence.”

Police break down doors as officers raid polling stations in Catalonia

At Least 337 Injured After Spanish Police Attempt to Block Independence Vote

Anti-G7 protesters clash with police in Italy

Hundreds of activists have descended on the northern Italian city of Turin to protest against the G7 ministerial meetings which have been held in a cordoned-off area

Sources RT

Catalonia referendum: Voters confront police in Barcelona

Catalan voters shouting, “Occupation forces get out” forced Spanish National Police to retreat from the education ministry building in Barcelona.

Source Al Jazere English

Catalonia holds independence referendum amid violent attempts to thwart vote 

Voters are lining up at polling stations across Catalonia to cast their ballots on whether the region should remain a part of Spain or secede. Police and Civil Guards have used force in trying to stop the vote, which Madrid considers illegal. Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has decried the use of batons and rubber bullets, by law enforcement during the independence referendum in Catalonia, calling it “unjustified violence.” Police have attacked protesters outside Escola Verd in Girona. The officers were seen hitting people with batons, and attempting to push the crowd back. 

Spanish police have reportedly fired rubber bullets at people queueing to vote in the referendum.

Princeton researcher Jordi Graupera posted a video showing people running from police vehicles, and officers firing what appear to be rubber bullets. Despite reported violence at many polling stations, some facilities remain open. Pictures on social media indicate that voters are peacefully taking part in the referendum.

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