Barcelona have sympathised with the victims of a terror attack on the city after a van crashed into dozens of people.
Spanish media said at least 13 persons were killed and several others injured on Thursday in the incident.
The club condoled with the victims of the attack in a tweet.
Deeply saddened by the attack on our city. All our thoughts are with the victims, their families and with the people of Barcelona.
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) August 17, 2017
Catalan police had confirmed in a tweet that “there are mortal victims and injured from the crash”, although they didn’t give a specific figure.
Spain’s El Periodico newspaper reported that two armed men were holed up in a bar in Barcelona’s city centre.
El Periodico also reported gunfire in the area, although it did not cite the source of the information.
