Dramatic footage has proven what seems to be a full-blown riot raging within the Hague, with teams of youths pelting police vans with bricks, with one other clip displaying a automobile on fireplace.

Netherlands-based journalist Owen O'Brien shared the footage, commenting: "Rioters break into an entrance at the #Opera.

"Windows are damaged and makes an attempt are made to enter.

"The fire brigade has also left again and cannot extinguish the fire."

One youth seems to be holding a fabric to his face, presumably to minimise the affect of tear fuel.

A separate clip confirmed what gave the impression to be riot police with batons and shields standing by a constructing with smashed home windows, and several other burning automobiles.

And a 3rd clip reveals a police automobile engulfed by flames.

Jan van Zanen, mayor of The Hague, authorised police to make use of tear fuel, a spokesman instructed the Netherlands Times.

Mr Van Zanen additionally issued an emergency order for the world round Fruitweg, a spokesperson for the municipality of The Hague added.

The paper additionally reported that the violence stemmed from "a brawl between two groups of Eritreans".

Police Unit The Hague posted on X: "At #Fruitweg in #DenHaag a confrontation between two groups of Eritreans resulted in a fight.

"Stones have been thrown. We act with the riot police, amongst others, to revive public order."

It subsequently added: "It is just not but clear whether or not any arrests have been made and/or whether or not any accidents have been reported. The mayor of #DenHaag has given permission for using tear fuel.

"This has now also been used to restore public order."

The Hague is the executive centre of the Netherlands, and the situation of the Dutch authorities.

More than 200 folks have been arrested in riots which erupted there in New Year's Eve.

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