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The number of victims during clashes between the police and supporters of Catalonia's independence has increased to 337 people, according to the representative of the Government of Catalonia Jordi Turull on Twitter.



"In the clashes, 337 people were injured," the report said.

#Portaveu @jorditurull: "hi ha 337 persones ferides o contussionades. Demanem a persones ferides que facin denúncia a @mossos" — Govern. Generalitat (@govern) 1 октября 2017 г.



Earlier in Madrid, hundreds of people went to a demonstration against the referendum in Catalonia and in support of Spain's unity.



People came to one of the main squares of Madrid - Plaza Mayor. In their hands they keep the flags of Spain, the participants chant slogans in support of unity. As noted, later they organized a march in the direction of the Puerta del Sol.

Also we reported that police officers started firing rubber bullet near one of the polls for a referendum on Catalonia independence.

Related: Demonstration against referendum in Catalonia held in Madrid