Netherlands: Anti-lockdown protester mauled by police canine

On January 3, visuals of anti-lockdown protests within the Netherlands went viral as a police canine was seen mauling a protester. Thousands of protesters had joined the demonstrations in opposition to lockdown. As the demonstrations went violent, the Police charged the protesters with batons to disperse the group.
Uncut: Amsterdam policedog incident. 2022-01-02 +++ Amsterdam +++ #2januariamsterdam #klaarmetrutte #wef #eindelockdownnu #Museumplein #StopQR #MaintainTheLine #NoThankYou #NoVaccinePassport #coronaprotest #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/c73fFmfFrp— Guerrilla Reporters (@GuerrillaRepor1) January 3, 2022
In a video shared by Guerrilla Reporters, the police canine may very well be seen mauling an unmasked protester whereas police officers appeared on. The video has up to now gathered over 10 million views on Twitter. The man who was being mauled by the canine cried for assist and tried to get away from the canine solely to fall down on the road face ahead.
The canine handler was seen utilizing the baton he was holding to hit close to the place the place the canine was biting the person, however the canine refused to let go of the protester.
Several different movies and pictures shared on social media platforms present that the Police used power in opposition to the protesters who have been demonstrating in opposition to the strict lockdowns and vaccine mandates. Notably, an emergency ordinance was handed by Femke Halsema, mayor of Amsterdam, that allowed the Police to clear the positioning round central Museum Square the place the protesters had gathered.
2022-01-02 +++ Amsterdam +++ #2januariamsterdam #klaarmetrutte #wef #eindelockdownnu #Museumplein #StopQR #MaintainTheLine #NoThankYou #NoVaccinePassport #coronaprotest #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/kFFC6PWmWR— Guerrilla Reporters (@GuerrillaRepor1) January 3, 2022
Reports counsel that no less than 30 folks have been detained after the scuffle between the Police and the protesters. Four officers have been injured as nicely.
This isn’t the primary time the Netherlands has seen violent clashes in opposition to the lockdowns. In November, when the nation launched partial lockdowns, the protests in opposition to the orders had turned violent. The present orders issued on December 19 final yr additional tightened the lockdown and imposed closure of all however important companies. Restaurants, gyms, museums, and different public locations have been shut since then. The orders would keep enforced till no less than January 14.
Covid-19 within the Netherlands
According to World Health Organization’s knowledge, the Netherlands has up to now reported over 30 lakhs Covid-19 instances. Over 20,000 folks have misplaced their lives. The nation that has round 1.7 crore inhabitants had reported the very best variety of instances at 1,55,734 on November 22 final yr. The Netherlands has up to now administered 2.6 crores doses of Covid-19 vaccine with over 69% of inhabitants absolutely vaccinated.