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Five Arrested as Pro- and Anti-Asylum Crowds Confront Each Other at Amersfoort City Hall

Riot police intervened after fireworks and smoke bombs were thrown during a council meeting on asylum reception.

Overview

  • Roughly 100 supporters and opponents gathered on Stadhuisplein, shouting at each other as a municipal session on reception policy took place.
  • Police positioned themselves between the groups, pushed back lines, and deployed mounted units and riot officers to prevent escalation.
  • Authorities reported five arrests, including three suspects for throwing fireworks and two for insulting officers.
  • Objects were thrown toward counterdemonstrators, including a can and an egg, and demonstrators displayed Dutch flags alongside three Prinsenvlag banners noted for far-right associations.
  • The council convened to review communication with residents and next steps after pausing earlier plans for centers in Schothorst and Vathorst, with a revised proposal expected later this year.