Armed riot police have clashed with anti-tourism protesters in Spain as demonstrations turned violent.
More than 25,000 people are said to have flooded the streets of Mallorca’s capital, Palma, to fight against holidaymakers who flock to the island over the summer.
Protesters who claimed the holiday hotspot had ‘reached its limit’ fought with officers.
One clip saw a protester being whacked with a baton, before another jumped at a police officer.
Angry protesters were seen leaping over barriers. Police were seen hitting several people in response.
After rioters threw bottles at police, authorities fired rubber bullets into the crowd to disperse them.
Demonstrators held signs with
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