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37 Arrested After The Hague Asylum Protest Turns Into Citywide Riot

Investigators are holding 27 suspects as evidence is gathered for further prosecutions.

Overview

  • Prosecutors are reviewing the cases of those detained and police say additional arrests are likely as more rioters come into view.
  • Officers deployed the Mobile Unit and used tear gas with the mayor’s authorization after groups hurled glass, stones, poles and fencing and torched police vehicles.
  • More than a thousand people split from the Malieveld demonstration, attempted to occupy the A12 and then surged through central areas including the Plein.
  • Vandalism included damage to the D66 party building and parts of the Binnenhof renovation site, according to police.
  • PersVeilig logged seven injured journalists, and hospitality workers reported assaults, theft of terrace furniture and severe fear during the disturbances.