Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's violence
Summary
On New Year's Eve, police in the Netherlands faced significant violence, including being hit by fireworks. A historic church in Amsterdam caught fire, and two people died in fireworks-related incidents.Key Facts
- Police in the Netherlands experienced high levels of violence on New Year's Eve.
- Officers were targeted with fireworks and other explosives.
- A historic church in Amsterdam, Vondelkerk, caught fire, causing damage but remaining structurally intact.
- Two deaths occurred in Rotterdam due to fireworks incidents.
- In Germany, two 18-year-olds died from homemade fireworks.
- The head of the Dutch Police Union reported being attacked with fireworks.
- Emergency services, including police and firefighters, faced attacks across the country.
- A record €129 million was spent on fireworks in the Netherlands this year.
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