Rival groups of Eritreans engaged in skirmishes in The Hague early on Sunday, setting fire to police cars and hurling rocks, inflicting injuries to at least four police officers.

The rioters, who the police claimed were pro- and anti-Eritrean government groups attending a meeting in The Hague, were attacked with tear gas shells by special police units, firstpost.com reported. 

“During the riots, stones, fireworks, and other items were thrown at police officers and the fire brigade. Several rioters had weapons to hit people with. Out of nowhere, our colleagues were confronted with very intense and serious violence,” police commander Marielle van Vulpen told the media.