New Year’s Eve in the Netherlands: Celebrations Marred by Violence and Fires
The New Year’s Eve celebration in the Netherlands was marked by violence, car fires, and arrests, although major incidents were largely absent. The police reported that dozens were detained for offenses related to violence and obstructing emergency services. A 14-year-old boy died due to severe fireworks injuries in Rotterdam, while another 13-year-old sustained serious injuries. Numerous vehicles were torched across various cities, despite local fireworks bans largely being ignored by the public.