Wijk bij Duurstede Riots Explode

Late Friday night in Wijk bij Duurstede turned violent as a protest against a new asylum shelter plan erupted into full-blown rioting. Dozens clashed with police after throwing fireworks, rocks, and breaking windows at the town hall — even storming inside. The mayor called the scene “threatening and ominous,” lamenting that democracy’s heart was attacked. Over 80 officers, including riot squads and a helicopter, were deployed to restore order amid an emergency curfew. This isn’t the first time this month — tensions have been boiling since the temporary shelter was announced. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/670550e344274c18