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Arrests as rioting youths clash with police at Brussels South (VIDEO)
Colin Clapson
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During riots in the vicinity of the Brussels-South Station on Monday around 10 judicial arrests were made: police seized fireworks and bottles of fuel. Water cannon was also deployed at Brussels-South.
Brussels police carried out at least ten arrests today. Nine of those arrested are minors. Several others were placed under administrative detention. Items seized included fireworks, bottles containing flammable liquids and masks.
During fresh clashes between young people and the police near Brussels-South station, water cannon was briefly deployed. Protesters threw firecrackers and bicycles and scooters were set alight.
Several cars were damaged near Brussels-South station. One vehicle was set alight.
