Spain’s baby jumping festival has taken place in the small village of Castrillo de Murcia in the country’s north.

Every June, men dressed as devils leap over newborn babies to drive away evil, part of the El Salto del Colacho festival, or El Colacho.

Footage filmed on Sunday (June 23) shows men in traditional costumes hurdling numerous babies lying on mattresses while crowds watch on.

The tradition has been ongoing since 1620 and some Catholics believe the devils drive away evil.

It is said that the Pope has distanced himself from this rather dangerous-looking religious festival.

Footage from the annual 'baby jumping' competition 'El Colacho', which takes place in the small village of Castrillo de Murcia, near Burgos, in Northern Spain. Every June, men dressed as devils chase villagers with a whip then leap over newborn babies - all in an attempt to drive away evil. It is part of the festival El Salto del Colacho and is a tradition that has been ongoing since 1620. Some Catholics believe the devils drive away evil though it is said the Pope has distanced himself from this dangerous religious festival.