A far-right demonstration in The Hague turned violent on Saturday as protesters clashed with Dutch police, according to Euronews. Around 500 people attended the “We Are The People” rally, which was organized to oppose government policies, particularly those concerning immigration and asylum.
Police deployed in large numbers as the gathering deteriorated. Euronews reported that protesters threw fireworks and other projectiles at officers, prompting a police response to contain the unrest and secure the surrounding area.
Mounted police detained several people during the confrontation, the report said. Officers also used water cannons briefly to disperse the crowd, while police units moved through the area to prevent the disturbance from spreading.
Smoke from flares filled parts of the streets as the operation continued. The supplied report did not provide details on injuries, arrests beyond the detentions, property damage or the duration of the rally.