Belgian police clash with revellers at party in Brussels park

Belgian police clash with revellers at party in Brussels park
Police use a water cannon at a park in Brussels (Olivier Matthys/AP)

Clashes between Belgian police and a large crowd in one of Brussels’ biggest parks has left several people injured after revellers gathered for an unauthorised event despite coronavirus restrictions.

Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van de keere said that 22 people were arrested and several police officers were injured. She said eight revellers were wounded, including two who were taken to hospital.

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