A confrontation occurred in Hoofddorp during a Koran burning event at the asylum seekers’ center on Planeetbaan, with police present and tegendemonstranten engaging in clashes.
- Thijs-Jan van Aalst reports fireworks and glass thrown.
- A small group of counter-demonstrators confronts police.
- About 80 counter-demonstrators are present near the center.
- Police are heavily present at the asylum center.
- The court allowed the Quran burning to proceed.
- Hugo Kuiper and Edwin Wagensveld initiated the lawsuit.
According to reporter Thijs-Jan van Aalst, “Er wordt met knalvuurwerk gegooid, ik zie stukken glas door de lucht gaan en er wordt met stenen uit de grond gegooid.” The Mobiele Eenheid is executing charges with dogs at the scene.
According to Van Aalst, a small group of tegendemonstranten is seeking confrontation with the police. Some have moved towards the center of Hoofddorp, where the police are attempting to disperse the group.
“Aan de kant van het centrum staat een groep van zo’n 80 man. Een deel van hen komt uit Hoofddorp, een ander deel is speciaal op de demonstratie afgekomen.”
— Thijs-Jan van Aalst, Reporter
According to a police spokesperson, the police are present in the area and will act if necessary. The court ruled that the Koran burning at the asylum seekers’ center may proceed despite municipal concerns about safety.
Originally reported by www.nhnieuws.nl as “Koranverbranding AZC Hoofddorp loopt uit de hand” on 2025-09-24 21:47:00.
