Belgian police, protesters clash in Brussels over high taxes
BRUSSELS (AP) — Police and hundreds of yellow jacket protesters upset over high taxes and living costs clashed Friday in Brussels. Dozens were detained as the grassroots movement that started in France two weeks ago gained traction in Belgium.
Riot police fired tear gas and water cannons on protesters, who threw rocks and paving stones after they were blocked from approaching government buildings and offices in Brussels.
"Our officers started to use water cannons after they began throwing objects. They were throwing pool balls," said Brussels city police spokeswoman Ilse Van De Keere, estimating that over 300 people were involved in the clashes.