On September 23, 2023, a court in The Hague sentenced 14 individuals for their involvement in riots that occurred during a demonstration against asylum policies and housing shortages. The protests escalated into violence, resulting in injuries and property damage.
- Maurice Z., 61, from The Hague, faced court.
- Demonstration turned violent on Malieveld, Saturday.
- Police arrested 37 individuals for public violence.
- Four officers and seven journalists were injured.
- Sentences included two-week conditional prison terms.
- Many defendants expressed regret and concern over housing.
The 61-year-old Maurice Z. from The Hague, who claimed he participated out of curiosity, faced charges for violence against police. He was found guilty of hitting a police bus and was sentenced to two weeks of conditional imprisonment and an 80-hour community service.
The riots led to 37 arrests, with four police officers and seven journalists injured. The prosecution described the events as shocking, highlighting the use of tear gas and water cannons by law enforcement.
“The society is shocked by the riots,”
— Prosecutor
Originally reported by www.nrc.nl as “Taakstraffen en celstraffen tot zes weken voor Malieveld-rellen. ‘Stenen gegooid? Ik zou niet durven, zo ben ik niet’” on 2025-09-23 21:10:00.
