New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands Marred by Violence

The New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Netherlands were marked by significant unrest, with a reported increase in incidents and violence against police officers and other emergency responders compared to the previous two years. According to a letter from Justice and Security Minister Van Weel to the House of Representatives, the situation escalated in several areas, requiring maximum effort from emergency services.

The police described it as a night of violence and vandalism.

Source: NOS

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