Riots broke out at several places in the capital Brussels in protest against Belgium’s defeat to Morocco.

Riots broke out at several places in the capital Brussels to protest Belgium’s loss to Morocco in the World Cup football. The rioters torched a car and several electric scooters. Police has made 12 arrests in this case.

Riots broke out in the city when policemen were attacked by football fans, some with Moroccan flags wrapped around their bodies. Now the situation is under control but police patrolling continues in sensitive areas as a precautionary measure.

Belgian police detained a dozen people and arrested one suspect on Sunday following Morocco’s victory over Belgium in a FIFA World Cup match in Qatar. Riots broke out in several places in the Belgian capital where dozens of football fans arrived carrying Moroccan flags. Police had to use water cannons and tear gas shells to control the rioters. Police said, “The rioters used pyrotechnic materials, projectiles, sticks and set the public highway on fire.