Spanish PM: we will not be provoked by Catalonia violence

Catalonia braced for third night of unrest after imprisonment of nine pro-independence leaders

Spain's prime minister has warned that his government will not be provoked into overreacting as Catalonia braces for a third night of unrest following the imprisonment this week of nine pro-independence leaders for their roles in the failed push for regional independence two years ago.

Speaking on Wednesday evening after holding talks with other political party leaders, Pedro Sinchez said the government would defend Spain's constitution and peaceful coexistence but would not be tempted into inflaming tensions.