19 Nov 2021 | 09:07 PM UTC
Netherlands: Violent protest taking place on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam during the night of Nov. 19
FLASH: Violent protest taking place on the Coolsingel in Rotterdam, Netherlands, during the night of Nov. 19. Avoid the area.
Event
A protest against new COVID-19-related lockdown measures has turned violent along the Coolsingel in central Rotterdam during the night of Nov. 19. Acts of arson and vandalism have been reported. A heavy police presence has deployed to the area.
This is a developing situation; additional information will be issued as warranted.
Advice
Avoid the affected area until police have restored order.