Although the police deny that they knocked the man to the ground, a response admits that heavy-handed action was taken.
“Force was used against the group that had already been asked to leave the area several times and a warning was also given that violence would otherwise be used. Afterwards, violence was used, including with a baton.”
Police violence proportionate?
The police emphasize that, as usual with police violence, it is tested and assessed whether the force used complied with the guidelines.
The police arrested a total of thirteen rioters last night. Eight of them are suspected of ignoring an order, three of insulting, one of disturbing public order and one of attempted manslaughter.
A total of eight demonstrators were arrested last Tuesday. One of them, a 30-year-old Hilversumer who threw fireworks at the police, must appear in court this week.
A new demonstration has been announced for tonight.
