# Five arrested after Valencia housing protest 5 October 2026 at 16:57 > Five people face court today following violent clashes between police and housing rights demonstrators at a real estate congress in Valencia. Five people were arrested in [Valencia]() on Saturday following a housing rights demonstration that ended in violent clashes. The detainees, accused of throwing fences, cobblestones and pyrotechnics at police, are scheduled to appear in court this Monday morning. Nine officers were injured as protesters broke a cordon at the [Palau de Les Arts](), where a real estate congress was held. Police Intervention Units responded with charges, rubber bullets and smoke canisters after being targeted by various thrown projectiles. Political groups [Compromís]() and [Podemos]() have demanded explanations from the Government Delegation over the police response. Conversely, the Jupol union criticised Delegate **Pilar Bernabé**, claiming the deployment was inadequate for the scale of the protest. [#Valencia]() [#HousingRights]() #SpainProtest #PalauDeLesArts #PoliceClashes ## Related news ## [Spanish unions weigh general strike over housing]() 5 October 2026 at 19:28 ## [Valencia housing protest ends in violent clashes]() 3 October 2026 at 14:53 ## [Spain sees nationwide housing protests in 50 cities]() 3 October 2026 at 08:29 ## [Red alerts issued as severe storms hit Spain]() 2 October 2026 at 15:16 ## [Five arrested for racist assault in Valencia]() 2 October 2026 at 08:06