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Oct 13, 2026 at 2:08 AM ET
Belgian police arrest 10 after clashes near Brussels-Midi
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Belgian police arrested 10 people, including nine minors, after clashes involving hundreds of young people near Brussels-Midi station on Monday, 12 October. Police said officers were targeted with stones and fireworks and used tear gas and water cannon. A metro station was temporarily closed, and a car, scooters and street furniture were set alight.
WHO: Belgian police
WHAT: Arrested 10 people, including nine minors, after clashes near Brussels-Midi station.
WHEN: Oct 12, 2026
WHERE: Brussels, Belgium
WHY: The clashes occurred on the sidelines of a national strike and a student gathering, amid protests against austerity measures, rising living costs and education cuts.
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