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Netherlands police face 'unprecedented' New Year's  violence

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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