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Dozens of youths attack police at Purmerend fair

Dozens of youths attack police at Purmerend fair

Police were attacked by dozens of young people at a fair in Purmerend on Friday night after intervening in a large fight. The group targeted officers with fireworks and stones as they attempted to restore order.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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