Morocco’s World Cup victory over Belgium sparks riots in Brussels
Brussels: Following Morocco’s World Cup victory over Belgium at Qatar on Sunday, riots broke out in Brussels and several places across the country’s capital. Many soccer fans, including some draped in Moroccan flags, clashed with the Belgian riot police, resulting in dozens of people being detained and one arrest.
During the riots, a car and some electric scooters were set on fire while the riot police unleashed water cannons and tear gas to quell the impassioned soccer crowd.
"The rioters used pyrotechnic material, projectiles, and sticks, and set fire to the public highway. Also, a journalist was injured in the face by fireworks. It is for these reasons that it was decided to proceed with a police intervention, with the deployment of water cannon and the use of tear gas," the police said.
The police spokesperson Ilse Van de Keere updated that the situation was brought under control by 7 pm, with peace returning to the affected regions. "Preventive patrols remain in place in the sectors concerned," he informed.
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Man killed in flat ceiling plaster crash, wife and son hurt
Thane (PTI): A 45-year-old man was killed, and his wife and son were injured when a portion of plaster from the ceiling collapsed in their flat in a seven-storey building in Thane on Saturday, officials said.
Chief of the Regional Disaster Management Cell, Yasin Tadvi, said the 16-year-old building is not listed in the "dangerous" category.
"The incident occurred in Karumdev Society at about 3 am. The plaster of the hall in a flat on the terrace floor suddenly fell while the occupants were asleep", he said.
Of the four people who were inside the room, two suffered minor injuries and were discharged after primary treatment, Tadvi stated.
The injured persons were identified as Arpita More (42), who suffered minor head injuries, and her son Arush More (16), who sustained injuries to both legs.
Manoj More (45), who sustained chest injuries, died during treatment at a private hospital.
