Protests against a planned emergency shelter for asylum seekers in Wijk bij Duurstede, Netherlands, turned violent overnight, leading to seven arrests. Initially peaceful demonstrations devolved into rioting with protestors damaging the town hall and throwing stones and fireworks at police. Authorities deployed riot police and a helicopter to regain control of the situation, which escalated around midnight. This marks the second instance this month of protests against asylum seeker housing becoming disruptive in the town. The unrest follows the municipality’s announcement of a temporary shelter for 50 to 75 asylum seekers at a local sports park. All seven suspects remain in custody as police investigate their involvement in the disturbances, and residents have expressed shock at the level of violence.