‘An attack on us all’: European leaders condemn shooting of Dutch reporter

Politicians and press campaigners call for justice as Peter R de Vries remains in hospital fighting for his life

European leaders and press freedom campaigners have condemned the shooting of journalist Peter R de Vries on a busy Amsterdam street, demanding his attackers face justice as the veteran Dutch crime reporter fights for his life in hospital.

This is a crime against journalism and an attack on our values of democracy and rule of law," the head of the European Council, Charles Michel, tweeted. We will relentlessly continue to defend the freedom of the press."