first world and third world don't mix, or as michael yon says, some fish don't belong in the same aquarium as others;
Riots have broken out in the southeastern Spanish town of Torre Pacheco, leading to the arrest of 14 men. This small town of 40,000 has a large immigrant population, which has been a source of discontent for locals.
Anti-migrant unrest erupted after a 68-year-old pensioner, Domingo Tomás Domínguez, was beaten up—allegedly “just for fun”—during his morning walk by three Maghrebi youths.
Domínguez told Spanish media that he was thrown to the ground and was not asked to hand over his money or belongings, nor could he understand the language they were speaking.
The three people arrested on suspicion of attacking the pensioner are all of Moroccan origin, in their early 20s, and none are residents of Torre Pacheco.
One of the suspects was arrested on Monday as he attempted to board a train in the Basque region to flee across the border to France.
Photos of the old man’s bruised face circulated on social media, sparking public outrage that led to the chaos.
Vigilance groups of men armed with batons could be seen roaming the streets of Torre Pacheco, reportedly seeking to protect the public from migrant attacks..........more.........
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