Police detain 40 after scuffles with protesters outside EU summit

Police detained 40 German activists Friday after scuffles with protesters during demonstrations outside a European Union summit.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2001 - 20:07

Police detained 40 German activists Friday after scuffles with protesters during demonstrations outside a European Union summit.

Brussels Mayor Freddy Thielemans, who oversaw the security operation, said about 12,000 protesters, including anti-globalists, took part in the demonstration.

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