A demonstration on the Coolsingel near the Koopgoot resulted in riots. A protest against the fireworks ban and 2G legislation was announced this morning. A water cannon has been deployed and shots have been fired, the police confirm.
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The situation is grim, according to eyewitnesses: shots have even been fired. Footage shows hundreds of people setting off heavy fireworks, throwing stones, setting fire to police cars and scooters and blocking the center. In addition, a camera journalist was attacked: he was hit and his camera was destroyed.
The police is present on a large scale, including with a water cannon. The ME has also closed access roads and there are no longer any trains running to Rotterdam Central, the NS reports.
The protesters consist of various groups, including Protestgroep Feyenoord City and Dockers United.
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