# Racist attacks in Tavernes de la Valldigna

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/racist-attacks-in-tavernes-de-la-valldigna
> Updated: 2026-09-30T07:40:47.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

In Tavernes de la Valldigna, Valencia, authorities began investigating two suspected racist attacks targeting individuals of Maghrebi and Senegalese descent during local patron saint festivities. One victim required surgery for a broken jaw. The incidents prompted local demonstrations in solidarity with the victims and political calls for increased protection and accountability.

Following these investigations, the Civil Guard arrested five individuals, including two minors, in connection with the racist attacks. While other unrelated criminal incidents were reported in the Valencia region during the same period, the investigation into the Tavernes de la Valldigna assaults progressed toward these specific arrests.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Valencia police arrest multiple suspects in group assault, abuse, and racist attack cases

Police in Valencia have made multiple arrests involving a group assault on a young man, the alleged sexual abuse of two minors by a priest, and racist attacks in Tavernes de la Valldigna.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/valencia-priest-under-investigation-for-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-altar-boys

### 2026-09-25: Tavernes de la Valldigna investigates suspected racist attacks

Authorities and residents in Tavernes de la Valldigna are reacting to two suspected racist attacks during local festivities. The Guardia Civil is investigating the incidents as potential hate crimes.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tavernes-de-la-valldigna-residents-protest-after-two-alleged-racist-attacks

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