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More than 1,500 police on hand for final stage of Spanish Vuelta amid pro-Palestinian protests
The Vuelta featured route changes and heavy police deployment as 100,000 protesters expressed opposition to the Israeli-owned team's participation, with multiple stages disrupted.
- More than 1,500 police officers were deployed for the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta in Madrid due to expected pro-Palestinian protests.
- The Grand Tour event faced disruptions, with over 20 detentions and interruptions on six of the last ten racing days.
- Authorities anticipated around 6,000 protesters and about 50,000 fans for the finale in Madrid.
- The final stage commenced without major incidents, covering 103.6 kilometers starting from Alalpardo.
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Pro-Palestinian protests in Spain halt Vuelta bicycle race finale
Demonstrations against Israel Premier Tech team forced the cancellation of the final stage in Madrid, with protesters overturning barriers and clashing with police. 'The race is over,' race organisers said, as more than 1,000 officers struggled to control the crowds
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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A total of 22 national police officers have been injured by propalestine protests at the end of La Vuelta Ciclista.
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