Police Clash With Anti-Government Protesters in Brussels

Police used tear gas and pepper spray during clashes with anti-government protesters in Brussels on Saturday, according to witness accounts and Belgian media reports.

The demonstrators were calling for improvements to conditions in the education system. Their demands placed education at the centre of the protest against the government.

The confrontation brought police and protesters into conflict in the Belgian capital. The available accounts did not specify what triggered the clashes.

No details were provided on injuries or arrests, or on how many people took part. The reports also did not outline specific education measures sought by the demonstrators.