Tegendemonstranten clashed with police during a Quran burning at the asylum seekers’ center in Hoofddorp on the evening of September 25, 2025. The Mobile Unit (ME) responded with charges and dogs, but there were no reported injuries.
- Anti-demonstrators threw fireworks, stones, and wood.
- The Mobile Unit (ME) charged with dogs.
- Around 80 anti-demonstrators attended the event.
- The police presence included eight ME buses.
- The court allowed the Quran burning to proceed.
- The incident occurred at 22:00 in Hoofddorp.
According to reporter Thijs-Jan van Aalst, a small group of counter-demonstrators confronted the police and protesters. Some moved towards the center of Hoofddorp, where the ME attempted to separate the groups.
According to police, the area around the asylum seekers’ center remained unrestful around 10:00 PM. The police had a significant presence, including eight buses from the ME.
“We act if necessary.”
— Police Spokesperson
Originally reported by www.nhnieuws.nl as “Zeven aanhoudingen bij koranverbranding azc Hoofddorp” on 2025-09-25 01:47:00.
