Riot police called in as King's Day ends in unrest in Amsterdam - DutchNews.nl

While an orange wave washed through the streets and canals of Amsterdam on King's Day, the colour is barely visible the day after. Most often in the vests of garbage men and street sweepers, who work with all their might to clean up the city.

Riot police clear Amsterdam street after crowd attacks officers, damages city vehicle

Riot police intervened Saturday night on the Albert Cuypstraat after a crowd attacked officers, damaged a municipal vehicle, and refused to leave the area despite multiple warnings, as reported by AT5. Several incidents in Amsterdam’s center left multiple people injured, according to authorities.

Orange-colored streets, happy faces and loud music: apart from a few incidents, King's Night and King's Day passed off peacefully, according to the police. There was unrest in the evening on the Albert Cuypstraat, where the riot police had to take action around 10:00 PM. There was also a stabbing on the Bloemgracht, in which a 33-year-old Amsterdam resident was seriously injured. "As far as we are concerned, the day was a great success, despite …

Riot police called in as King's Day ends in unrest in Amsterdam - DutchNews.nl

Riot police called in as King’s Day ends in unrest in Amsterdam

The municipality of Amsterdam calls on people not to come to the city anymore because of the crowds for King's Day. "It is too busy in many places in the city. Don't come to Amsterdam anymore and celebrate King's Day somewhere else," says a spokeswoman.