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Fires light the streets of Madrid as anti-austerity protests go on into the night

Protesters in Madrid have targeted a branch on Spanish bank Santander, smashing windows and scrawling graffiti blaming the bank for the financial woes of the country.

Main roads in the Spanish capital remain closed with multiple fires raging as firefighters try and keep up with protesters.

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Austerity government cuts fuel protests in Madrid

Anti-austerity protesters gathered in Madrid on Saturday with banners against the Spanish Government's cuts to public health and education.

Demonstrators march with banners during a protest against public health and education cuts in Madrid.
Demonstrators march with banners during a protest against public health and education cuts in Madrid. Credit: REUTERS/Andrea Comas
Protesters take to the streets of the Spanish capital.
Protesters take to the streets of the Spanish capital. Credit: REUTERS/Andrea Comas

Eyewitness claims Madrid police attacked Man City fans with batons

Manchester City's matchday presenter Natalie Pike, in Madrid with the club for their Champions League game, claims Spanish police 'battered' English fans who were "doing nothing but singing and having fun".

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