Madrid, Sept 26, 2012 (AFP)
SPANISH riot police have fired rubber bullets and baton-charged protesters as thousands rallied near parliament in Madrid in anger at the economic crisis, in clashes that left more than 60 people injured.
Riot police in helmets on Tuesday charged to clear thousands of protesters who swamped the Plaza de Neptuno square yelling ”Shame!” and ”Resign!”, addressing the government.
Emergency officials said more than 60 people had been hurt during the protests, including 27 police officers. Police said 26 people had been arrested.
Hours after the charges, hundreds remained peacefully on the square into the night, watched by riot police. It was unclear how long they would stay or whether police would charge again to clear them all.
Some protesters tried to break down metal barriers protecting the lower house of parliament, prompting police to chase and beat them and haul several into vans.
The demonstration was organised by the ”Indignants”, a popular movement against a political system they say deprives ordinary Spaniards of a voice in the crisis
