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World Cup Qualification: 6 people arrested and 12 others identified following the Brussels' riots

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The violent incidents that occurred on Saturday 11 November in the city of Brussels, following Morocco National football team was qualified to the 2018 World Cup in Russia, have so far led to six arrests and twelve identifications, says Belga news agency. «New arrests are expected over the next few days,» said Philippe Close the burgomaster of Brussels.

Celebrations in Brussels, Belgium to mark the qualification of Morocco national football team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia turned violent. Fans clashed with policemen in the city center the police.

Riot police fired water cannons to control a crowd of about 300 people. Several cars were burned and stores were looted, according to the Belgian police, who announced that 22 policemen were injured.

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