Protest by citizens of the Netherlands against Covid-19 restrictions turns violent
Many wounded as Dutch Police resort to firing
Amsterdam (Netherlands) – An increase in Covid transmissions caused the Netherlands to implement strict restrictions. Due to this, the citizens of the Netherland started protests.
VIOLENT COVID-19 PROTESTS ERUPT: Angry crowds in the Netherlands set fire to police cars and bikes protesting strict COVID-19 restrictions. This comes as Europe is once again the epicenter of the virus. @juliamacfarlane reports. https://t.co/nolNY0Evhe pic.twitter.com/SxmDVpYCEc
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The violence during these protests compelled the Police to open fire at the protesters. During this violence, shops were vandalised, and incidents of stone pelting, arson, and attacks on the Police were reported. Police arrested 51 people in this matter. Few people got injured during this incident.