Fourteen individuals will appear before a police judge tomorrow for their involvement in the riots at Malieveld last Saturday, as announced by the Public Prosecution Service (OM) on 2025-09-22 21:53:00.
- Fourteen individuals to face court for riots.
- Suspects include ten men, one woman, three minors.
- Violence against police during immigration protest.
- Politicians express outrage over the violence.
- Calls for political responsibility and unity.
- Debate in Parliament expected later this week.
The fourteen suspects include ten men, one woman, and three minors, aged between 16 and 60, from various parts of the Netherlands. They are accused of violence against police officers and vehicles. Three minors will be presented in a closed session to a juvenile judge. The OM has evaluated 27 cases of individuals who were still detained, with the fourteen cases being fast-tracked to a special court session.
Seven suspects will also appear before the examining magistrate tomorrow to determine if their pre-trial detention should be extended, as further investigation is needed. Six other individuals have been released but still require additional inquiry. Others were released earlier, often with fines.
- Two police cars were set on fire during the riots.
- Injuries were reported among police officers and journalists.
- A majority in the House of Representatives is calling for a debate on the riots.
- Political leaders express concern over escalating violence and its implications.
The riots erupted during a demonstration against immigration, prompting strong reactions from local politicians. Mayor Van Zanen described the violence as unprecedented, attributing it to groups of hooligans seeking confrontation. The political landscape remains tense, with calls for unity and accountability in addressing the root causes of such unrest.
