Madrid residents protest against city's continued COVID-19 lockdown

Madrid residents protest against city's continued COVID-19 lockdown

Residents in Madrid applauded a group of protesters defying the city's continued lockdown and prevention of people leaving their homes.

Large groups of protesters marched down the streets banging pots and pans while wrapped in Spain flags.

The Spanish government announced that half of the country would have their lockdown eased while major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia have not.

This footage was filmed on May 14.