Manure-Spraying Tractor Faces Off With Police During Farmers' Protest

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26 March 2024 at 4:44 pm

Farmers sprayed manure and threw projectiles while clashing with police during a demonstration in Brussels, Belgium, on Tuesday, March 26, according to local reports.

Video captured by Marc Tilley shows a tractor spraying a brown substance, while police blast it with a water cannon. In another video from Tilley, protesters appear to launch objects at police.

Two officers were injured in clashes with protesters, the Brussels Times reported.

Farmers across Europe have been demonstrating for several months, citing several challenges to their livelihoods, including EU regulations and unfair prices. Credit: Marc Tilley via Storyful

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