Dutch police arrest 205 at pro-Palestinian protest in The Hague

THE HAGUE, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- Dutch police said Friday they arrested 205 people during a pro-Palestinian protest at The Hague's central station on Thursday evening.

According to a police statement, the situation "quickly turned grim" as the protest escalated when participants occupied the main hall and platforms, with some entering the railway tracks. One officer was injured in the unrest.

Most of those detained were arrested for entering the tracks. Police said they maintain a zero-tolerance policy towards aggression and violence against officers, and suspects in such cases will be prioritized for prosecution. Enditem