It is noted that the police tried to prevent a clash between two groups - supporters of independence and the extreme right.

Supporters of independence demand pardon of Catalan politicians convicted by the Supreme Court. In turn, the extreme right demand more severe punishment for them.

It is specified that during the riots the windows were broken, bonfires were lit in the middle of the streets.

On October 16, five convoys of protesters traveled from various cities to Barcelona to take part in a general protest after being sentenced by Catalan politicians because of an independence referendum in 2017.