According to the Belgian public television channel RTBF, in the center of the city chaos. The photos and videos published in social networks show how large groups of young people attacked the police, began throwing stones at the guards, turning over cars and smashing shop windows. According to the television channel, the riots began after the Monet Square gathered about a thousand people on call in social networks. The initiator of the gathering of media was named popular among local teenagers rap artist Vargasss 92. According to a representative of the local police, when the comedian came to a meeting place with his fans, law enforcement officers approached him to find out why the event was organized. They were unhappy with the response and decided to disperse the meeting participants, which provoked further unrest. As a result of the riots, at least one person was wounded, 16 were arrested, including the organizer of the gathering, reports RTBF.

The Brussels police asked for help from federal law enforcement agencies.