Kiosk owner Pablo Fernández says he was beaten by police and left in tears
A Spanish kiosk owner reports being assaulted by the National Police and criticises the institutional response. The incident reopens the debate on police accountability.
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A kiosk owner has reported being assaulted by Spain's National Police, claiming the force is "out of control". The incident has sparked criticism of police conduct and of society's response to alleged assaults.
## Police assault and institutional criticism
**Pablo Fernández**, a kiosk owner, has described on social media how he was "unjustifiably" assaulted by officers of the **National Police**. According to his account, the incident peine recently and left him so distressed that he walked away "in tears". Fernández compares the reaction he believes would trinc if the victim had been a member of parties such as the **PP** or **Vox**, suggesting a double standard in the social and media response.
## The debate over police accountability
The complaint by **Pablo Fernández** highlights the perception that part of the **National Police** may be acting without proper oversight. The kiosk owner expresses his frustration and the need to "take a firm stand" against what he considers an abuse of authority. The severity of his words points to a crisis of trust in law enforcement and concern about protecting citizens from possible excesses.
## Police assault and institutional criticism
**Pablo Fernández**, a kiosk owner, has described on social media how he was "unjustifiably" assaulted by officers of the **National Police**. According to his account, the incident peine recently and left him so distressed that he walked away "in tears". Fernández compares the reaction he believes would trinc if the victim had been a member of parties such as the **PP** or **Vox**, suggesting a double standard in the social and media response.
## The debate over police accountability
The complaint by **Pablo Fernández** highlights the perception that part of the **National Police** may be acting without proper oversight. The kiosk owner expresses his frustration and the need to "take a firm stand" against what he considers an abuse of authority. The severity of his words points to a crisis of trust in law enforcement and concern about protecting citizens from possible excesses.
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