Gijón Brawl: Two Arrested After Árbol de la Sidra Bottle-Throwing Incident

Gijón: Two Arrested After Bottle-Throwing Incident at Árbol de la Sidra A brawl broke out in the early hours of Saturday morning near Gijón's iconic Árbol de la Sidra sculpture. Two men were involved in a fight, throwing bottles at each other. The incident, witnessed by numerous bystanders, resulted in damage to the sculpture and the arrests of both individuals. "It was crazy," said one eyewitness, who wished to remain anonymous. "They were just throwing bottles everywhere. It was dangerous." Another witness described the scene as "chaotic and frightening." The police responded quickly to the incident and apprehended both men. The incident has sparked debate about public safety in Gijón, particularly in areas with popular attractions. The damage to the Árbol de la Sidra sculpture is currently being assessed. While the incident was certainly disruptive, the swift response by the police is a positive sign that authorities are committed to maintaining order and safety in the city.