Brussels protest turns violent as rioters attack Flixbus near Central Station

A protest in Brussels degenerated into riots on Saturday, with around one hundred young people throwing projectiles and attacking a Flixbus that blocked their march near Central Station. The gathering began around 10:00 a.m. following an earlier clash between police and youth on October 9. By 1:00 p.m., rioters had breached the bus's luggage compartment, pulling out suitcases, while other protesters attempted to restore calm. Crowds chanted "A cop, a bullet" and "Down with the cops and fascists," while attempting to ignite a pyre of scooters. Multiple uncontrolled fires were started, with citizens and shopkeepers working to contain and extinguish them.