Police kept a growing crowd of youths away from the demolition site. Six people were arrested in the area for refusing to obey police orders or trespassing, but no violence was reported.

A police antiterrorism squad evicted squatters from the building March 1, triggering three nights of clashes with youths that turned parts of the city into a battle zone.

More than 650 people were arrested and at least 25 were injured during Copenhagen's worst riots in 14 years.

The Japan Times Weekly: March 10, 2007
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