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Netherlands: The police arrested at least 57 people during celebrations-turned-riots in various cities after Morocco beat Spain at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday

Amsterdam

The police in Amsterdam arrested ten people and didn’t rule out that more arrests would follow. One person was arrested for throwing fireworks, others were in custody for vandalism and violence against aid workers. The police reported that it was “quiet in most places.”

Rotterdam

The Rotterdam police arrested 35 people due to fireworks, failure to identify themselves, and insulting the police. "The vast majority behaved properly,” the police stressed.

Utrecht

One person was arrested in Utrecht on Tuesday after celebrators suddenly turned on the police. Officers got attacked with fireworks and bicycles. The riot police dispersed the group. "This is unacceptable,” said a spokesperson.

The Hague

The police in The Hauge “so far” arrested ten people for public violence or possession of heavy fireworks, a police spokesperson said. “At the moment, it seems to be calming down,” the police reported.

https://nltimes.nl/2022/12/07/50-arrested-control-celebrations-moroccos-world-cup-win

Over 50 arrested at out of control celebrations for Morocco's World Cup win
The police arrested at least 57 people during celebrations-turned-riots in various cities after Morocco beat Spain at th…
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