Belgian police fire water cannon at anti-lockdown protests

Belgian police fire water cannon at anti-lockdown protests

Two officers and four protesters hospitalised, and 20 people arrested, after clashes in Brussels

Belgian police have fired water cannon and used teargas to disperse protesters opposed to compulsory health measures against the coronavirus pandemic.

About 8,000 people marched through Brussels towards the headquarters of the EU, chanting “freedom” and letting off fireworks.

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