The ‘Hero of Prado’ Speaks Out Against Government on National TV

Protesters shout, "This are our weapons!", showing to armed police their empty hands

VIDEO CURRENTLY UNDER HEAVY CENSORSHIP

Alberto Casillas, the waiter of the the ‘Prado’ coffee shop, known as the ‘Hero of Prado’, had to receive hospital treatment after he was assaulted by the police. According to witnesses, the police officer punched Alberto in the stomach after he demanded the badge numbers of the officers that were identifying the same people he was protecting.

Alberto giving safe refuge to scared protesters on the 25th September

The waiter, now a symbol of braveness and determination for his actions during the ‘Surround the Congress’ demonstrations, receives dozens of visits from people wishing to honor him and thank him for his exemplary actions. In the afternoon of the 29th there was literally hundreds of people paying tribute to him. This didn’t come down too well with the police as they appeared to think that was suitable to demand identification from each of these people. This raises the question of, how useful or relevant can such information be to the state?

At this stage, Alberto thought more than reasonable to demand from the police officers their identification too which one the officers replied with a punch to the stomach. As a result of this assault, Alberto felt unwell and had to receive medical assistance. Complaints are to be lodged against the police.

"I am Alberto Casillas, today I am not able to serve you as I am at a 'Telecinco' TV program but my heart and my moral support are with you. 'You are the true heros'

Posted by Anomalous on Oct 1 2012. Filed under Europe Uprising, Latest News, Police Brutality, Politics EU, Protests, Spain. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can leave a response or trackback to this entry