Spanish PM Rajoy punched in the face by teen

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Spain's PM Mariano Rajoy punched in face on election walkabout
December 17, 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/world/spains-pm-mariano-rajoy-punched-in-face-on-election-walkabout-20151216-glplpc.html
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Spanish PM punched in face
Incumbent leader Mariano Rajoy is hit in the face by a young man ahead of Sunday's general election.

  "Madrid: Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was punched in the face
   during a campaign event for Sunday's general election in his home
   region of Galicia on Wednesday, TV footage showed.
   
   The Prime Minister, 60, was unhurt, a People's Party spokesman said,
   but Mr Rajoy appeared later with a deep red mark on his face.
   
   A young man punched Mr Rajoy hard on the side of his head, knocking his
   glasses off, as he walked through the town of Pontevedra.
   
   The young man, a minor, was subsequently arrested, police confirmed.
   
   Mr Rajoy sent a message on Twitter, thanking his supporters and
   reassuring the public.
   
   "I'm fine, and on the way to a rally in Coruna," he said.
   
   The aggressor had been standing next to Mr Rajoy when he suddenly
   struck out, catching the Prime Minister by surprise.
   
   "I'm glad I did it," the attacker said, newspaper El Pais reported.
   
   Rival candidates also sent messages of support via text, the Ciudadanos
   party said.
   
   Mr Rajoy's ruling People's Party is expected to win the election, even
   though it has presided over one of the worst economic slumps in
   decades. However, it may fall short of the parliamentary majority it
   has enjoyed since 2011.
   
   Spain has one of the highest youth unemployment rates in the European
   Union. Almost half of all jobseekers under 25 are unable to find work.
   
   Reuters and Telegraph, London"