(The Daily Mail) Writhing and snorting in a demonic rage, a burning bull charges out of the darkness as if sent straight from the depths of Hell.

This is not some apocalyptic vision from medieval folklore, but the Spanish festival where live bulls are set on fire and let loose about a village's streets for entertainment.Disturbing new images have emerged of this annual Spanish bull burning festival which animal rights campaigners are demanding be banned.There were some ugly scenes too among the crowds as animal rights activists clashed with police in a desperate bid to bring a halt to the perceived barbarity.The Joy of the Bull - or Toro Jubilo festival - is one of the 'cultural' highlights of the entertainment calendar for residents in the Medieval village of Medinaceli, in the province of Soria, north east of Madrid.Bakudaily.Az