Belgian Firefighters Hose Down Cops In Protest (VIDEO)

WATCH: Hose In Charge Here? Belgian Firefighters Douse Police During Protest

Many Occupy protesters who have been pepper sprayed or injured by police might be interested in what unfolded in Belgium as firefighters marched in opposition to proposed benefit cuts.

The Guardian and Russia Today have video footage of firemen soaking police officers with high-power hoses during a protest in Brussels. Russia Today's video shows police standing passively while their riot shields drip with water.

According to the Guardian, firefighters are upset over plans to raise their early retirement age.

The government's plans come as Press TV reports that economic data show Belgium was the first eurozone member to slip into recession in the second half of last year.

Belgium's planning bureau says the government must find 2.5 billion euros in either spending cuts or new revenue to close its current budget deficit, according to Bloomberg News.

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