Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said today he understood the “anguish and suffering” of those affected by the floods earlier this week, but condemned “any form of violence” after the incidents marred his visit and that of King Felipe F in one of the affected cities.

According to the Spanish public television (TVE), which showed images of the vehicle, the rear window of Sandeth’s car was broken, while the prime minister received many insults and abuses from the crowd in Paiporta.

“I would like to express our solidarity and say that the Spanish government recognizes the anguish and suffering” of those affected, the socialist leader told the press after the meeting he had with the leaders of the rescue operations in Valencia.

However, he added that he condemns “every form of violence” referring to “some moments that are absolutely borderline”. “The main goal is to save lives, find the bodies of the people lost as a result of this natural disaster and finally focus on the work of rebuildingof the affected areas, he added.