It started out as a protest against plans to build a new housing complex for 1,500 asylum seekers.
Around 2,000 locals in Geldermalsen came to the meeting to protest, which escalated into a riot.
[1] The protesters attempted to storm the town hall, throwing beer bottles, fireworks and stones while city leaders discussed the plans inside.
Several protesters, two police officers and a businesswoman inside the city hall suffered injuries during the riot.
[3] The Dutch Secretary for Security and Justice, Klaas Dijkhoff, condemned the rioting, saying, "finding shelter for asylum seekers poses difficult questions but there is a limit when it comes to expressing your opinion.