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Rioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody,

Rioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody, who was reportedly arrested for violating local COVID-19 restrictions. A police station was set on fire in north of the city, and King Philippe's vehicle was attacked while travelling through the area.

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CrimeRioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody,

Rioting erupts overnight in the Belgian capital Brussels following the death of a 23-year-old black man in police custody, who was reportedly arrested for violating local COVID-19 restrictions. A police station was set on fire in north of the city, and King Philippe's vehicle was attacked while travelling through the area.

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