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Armed Man Appears on Live Dutch TV Before Being overpowered

An armed man appeared live on Dutch television on Thursday evening before being overpowered by police, images showed.

The man, speaking fluent Dutch and carrying what appeared to be a pistol, interrupted the NOS national broadcaster's 8 pm (1900 GMT) broadcast before being restrained.

Wearing a dark suit, white shirt and dark tie, he stood before the cameras speaking calmly as he claimed to represent a "hackers collective," according to the NOS broadcaster and images.

Source: Agence France Presse


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