Police in Brussels utilized water cannons and tear gas to quell widespread chaos erupting on the city streets on Friday. The violent clashes unfolded after high school students joined a national strike protesting government austerity measures. Approximately fifty people were arrested, the majority being minors. According to Polsat News correspondent Andrzej Wyrwiński at the scene, the situation rapidly spiraled out of control. Students converging with existing protestors overwhelmed authorities, resulting in escalated confrontation tactics from police. The unrest in Bruksela underscores growing discontent amongst Belgian youth regarding government economic policies impacting education and public services. Authorities are now facing scrutiny over their handling of the increasingly tense situation in Bruksela.