Dutch PM lashes out at 'idiots' after third night of violence


  • World
  • Monday, 22 Nov 2021

A man stands with a flare as protesters watch a motorcycle burning in Rotterdam Netherlands November 20 2021 in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Video recorded November 20 2021. Sven Simcic - Video In Verzet via REUTERS

A man stands with a flare as protesters watch a motorcycle burning in Rotterdam, Netherlands November 20, 2021, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. Video recorded November 20, 2021. Sven Simcic - Video In Verzet via REUTERS

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday lashed out at "idiot" rioters who rampaged through cities across the Netherlands this weekend when protests against coronavirus restrictions turned violent.

More than 100 people were arrested during three nights of violence, which saw police open fire at rioters in Rotterdam on Friday.

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