Police Use Bus in Utrecht to Take Shelter Due to Violence

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The city bus that was vandalized by a group of youths last night in the Overvecht neighborhood of Utrecht was commandeered by police to allow officers to take shelter behind it. According to a spokesperson, this was necessary due to the violence used against the officers. A group of approximately fifty people pelted the police with fireworks, stones, and bottles. According to the police spokesperson, there was a "very unsafe situation" and the o…

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A bus that was severely damaged Tuesday evening in the Overvecht district of Utrecht was apparently requisitioned by police and used as a temporary blockade. A spokesperson for the transport company Transdev confirmed this to RTV Utrecht. The vehicle was completely destroyed during the disturbances. The police have agreed to compensate for the damage.