A European nation has erupted into violence after surging Covid cases sparked a drastic, snap lockdown, leaving residents distraught.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced the snap Christmas lockdown on Saturday local time following an alarming spike in Covid cases as the Omicron strain spreads across Europe.
Mr Rutte said the restrictions were “unavoidable” and that a failure to act could cause “an unmanageable situation in hospitals”. Protesters were photographed hurling fireworks, smoke bombs and bottles before police responded with a water cannon to break up the violence, arresting 64 agitators. Covid-19 hospitalisations are rising in the UK amid the latest wave. Picture: Hollie Adams/Getty Images
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