Riot Police Deployed and Five Arrests Made at Demonstration Against New Asylum Centers in Amersfoort

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Police arrested six people this evening at a demonstration against an asylum seekers' center in Amersfoort, which was also attended by supporters of the center. Three people were arrested for throwing fireworks and two for insulting officers. According to an RTV Utrecht reporter, a total of approximately 250 demonstrators were present at Stadhuisplein. Approximately 150 people protested the arrival of an asylum seekers' center, and 100 protester…

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Amersfoort's Stadhuisplein (City Hall Square) was the scene of a turbulent demonstration against new asylum centers on Tuesday evening. Around 150 opponents of asylum centers and about 70 supporters, representing the Antifa group, took part. The deployment of the riot police was desperately needed to prevent serious problems. Police made five arrests.

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Protesters opposing the arrival of an asylum seekers' center in Amersfoort face counter-protesters at Stadhuisplein in Amersfoort. A meeting about asylum reception will be held there later that evening.

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The municipality of Amersfoort is aware of protests planned for Tuesday surrounding a debate on asylum reception in the city council. Both supporters and opponents have reported a demonstration, a spokesperson said. "We are in close contact with the initiators and are focused on ensuring that the demonstrations and the council meeting can take place safely and efficiently."