Security
Police on Photographer Pushed into Water: 'Had to Create Working Space'
The Hague police stated that a photographer was pushed into water during riots at the Malieveld to create working space for an arrest unit, a justification the Dutch Journalists Association (NVJ) found implausible. Police spokespersons claimed the agent may not have seen the water and emphasized that journalists must not obstruct operations, while NVJ member Paul Teixeira argued the push was unjustified given the footage. The NVJ is calling for full compensation for the freelancer’s lost income due to damaged equipment, citing a lack of respect despite prior safety consultations with authorities.
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