Major riots broke out in Brussels, Belgium, the de facto capital of the European Union.
Police arrested over 100 suspects amid violence that even saw the King of Belgium's motorcade attacked with projectiles.
The turmoil has been blamed on the death of Ibrahima Barrie, a 23-year-old black male who passed away while in police custody.
Hundreds of protesters carrying "Black Lives Matter" signs held a "largely peaceful demonstration" which quickly devolved into chaos and destruction on Wednesday, the Associated Press reports.
Brussels, the capital of the European Union.
— Gefira Foundation (@Gefira_org) January 14, 2021
Police on the run for African immigrants, this is an attack on the nation, this is an attack on our society. pic.twitter.com/Jd2YkuLJ5i
The situation in #Brussels is out of control 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/WBeKYderqN
— Based Finland 🇫🇮 (@Based_Finland) January 13, 2021
Barrie was found to be in possession of ecstasy pills at the time of his arrest, and an initial autopsy indicates his likely cause of death was a heart attack, according to Sputnik.
However, an attorney for Barrie's family reportedly claimed during a press conference, "If Ibrahima had not been black, he would not be dead now."
More than 20 cops were injured during a night of violence, and at least one police station was set ablaze.
Police station set on fire in #Brussels during riots. Trump was right: avoid this hellhole, central EU. pic.twitter.com/dF1Y4GrkGd
— NewsBlog | breaking (@NBbreaking) January 13, 2021
Brussels security authorities are losing ground to African immigrants.
— Gefira Foundation (@Gefira_org) January 14, 2021
What value has our democracy if the state cannot protect itself? https://t.co/p1g7jh0QyM
The motorcade of Belgium's King Phillipe was reportedly targeted in the melee, and his vehicle was struck with stones and other objects.
Riots in #Brussels following the death of Ibrahima, who died after being arrested for filming a control. The King of Belgium's car was targeted as the convoy was passing by.#Belgium pic.twitter.com/OLiHM0UKS4
— European Union Club (@EuropeanUnionC) January 14, 2021
At least 116 people have been apprehended, including 30 minors.
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