India, Feb. 26 -- Clashes broke out in the Dutch village of Bleskensgraaf on Tuesday evening after a demonstration against a proposed asylum seekers' centre escalated into violence.

Protesters set off fireworks and flares near the municipal building as riot police moved in to contain the unrest, according to local media reports.

Authorities deployed riot police units after officers came under attack with stones, bottles and pieces of glass.

The disturbance followed growing opposition to plans by the local municipality to assess multiple sites for housing asylum seekers.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the town hall while councillors met inside to discuss the proposed facility.

Some protesters attempted to force their way i...