Brussels burns as more than 100,000 protesters clash with police during march against EU austerity measures

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Violence broke out on the streets of Brussels today as more than 100,000 people marched against EU-enforced austerity.

Water cannons and tear gas were used in the centre of the Belgian capital as riot police tried to bring the situation under control.

Fighting broke out soon after the end of a largely peaceful march organised by trade unions and left wing politicians.

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Riot police use their batons to beat back protesters after a mass demonstration against austerity measures in Brussels, Belgium

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