Police detained more than a hundred people in three days of protests against new epidemiological restrictions in several cities of the Netherlands. It is reported by the Netherlands Broadcasting Corporation (NOS).
According to the publication, in the city of Rosendal, unknown people set fire to the elementary school building during the riots. In Groningen, the demonstrators broke the store’s showcase, stole bicycles from there and damaged the bus stop. Cases of vandalism, arson and illegal launch of fireworks were registered throughout the country. In a number of regions, an emergency was announced.
Earlier it was reported that several people were injured due to the warning shots of the police, which sounded during the acceleration of protesters in Rotterdam. According to local media, at least two people were injured. Protests in the country began after the Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the tightening of restrictive measures due to the deterioration of the situation with coronavirus. From November 13 to December 4, Lockanun introduced in the country and reduced hours of shopping, restaurants and entertainment vents.