Brussels demo turns riotous: bikes torched, masked youths clash with police

A national demonstration in Brussels on October 9 escalated into localized rioting near Central Station, with protesters setting shared bikes on fire and some armed with a saber. The unrest, involving masked youths, began around 10:00 AM and remained tense by mid-morning. This is a domestic political protest turning violent, with no immediate market or geopolitical implications.