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Madrid official seeks information on alleged extremist links at Sol camp

Madrid official seeks information on alleged extremist links at Sol camp

A protest camp has been set up in Puerta del Sol, a central square in Madrid.

Carlos Novillo, the Madrid regional official responsible for environment, agriculture and interior affairs, wrote to government delegate Francisco Martín seeking information about who is at the camp.

Novillo said he had received information suggesting that some people there may be linked to organisations with alleged ties to groups classified as terrorist by some countries and international organisations.

His letter does not establish that such people are at the camp.

Novillo said the regional government was concerned about possible risks to public safety, democratic institutions and public services.

Puerta del Sol is also home to the Madrid regional government’s headquarters and is used daily by officials, workers and members of the public.

Novillo said the camp should be cleared and called for special attention from state security forces.

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