A group of about five young people of immigrant origin has brutally beaten a young man at the Barcelona metro station "Plaza de Urquinaona". As can be seen in the video shared by numerous accounts on social networks, the attackers hit the victim hard on the head with punches and kicks , entering the public transport just before it closed to continue with the journey. The victim was left lying at the exit to the screams of those present and the attention of some citizens.

The latest official report on security and police activity in Barcelona, ​​released by the newspaper e-notícies , has revealed a general increase in crime in the city , confirming its status as the epicentre of insecurity in Catalonia . Districts such as the Old Town are among the most affected, although the city's metro has become a critical point , where many of the robberies and assaults recorded in the Catalan capital occur.

This latest episode of violence on the metro has sparked outrage among Barcelona residents, many of whom have harshly criticised the security policies implemented in recent years . Some citizens expressed their frustration on social media, questioning the local government's management. "They'll tell you that it's just perceptions," commented one angry user, alluding to political leaders, "they don't use the metro, they go with a driver ." Others point to the feeling of impunity as one of the main factors behind such situations.

Some social media users have also pointed out the origin of the attackers, suggesting that they were foreigners. Comments such as “it’s always the same” or allusions to “they’re South American” have emerged, reflecting growing concern about the role of immigration in the rise in crime. In this regard, several citizens have called for stronger measures, such as the deportation of foreigners involved in crimes , in order to safeguard the safety of local residents.