Fourteen individuals, thirteen men and one woman, are currently on trial for violence against persons and/or property, specifically police officers and vehicles, stemming from a demonstration in The Hague.
- Fourteen individuals, thirteen men and one woman, are on trial.
- They are accused of violence against police officers and vehicles.
- More than a thousand people participated in the demonstration.
- The violence occurred on September 20.
- Maurice Z. claims he did not throw a stone.
- Dave van N. received a conditional prison sentence of two weeks.
More than a thousand people participated in the demonstration at Malieveld, moving onto the adjacent A12. They threw glass and stones, attacked police officers and journalists, and damaged police vehicles.
The Public Prosecutor indicated that multiple officers feared for severe bodily injury due to the unprecedented violence on September 20. Open violence against persons and property is considered proven.
“I am against the housing market and the asylum policy.”
— Maurice Z.
Maurice Z., who is almost 61, stated he was persuaded to join the demonstration due to housing issues. He works two days a week at a waste facility and cares for his sick wife and dog.
He admitted to being present with a group from Duindorp but claimed he did not belong to any organization. Maurice Z. has a prior criminal record but denied any recent violence.
He acknowledged receiving pepper spray from a friend for self-defense against potential Antifa members, stating he should not have accepted it. He claimed he did not throw any stones.
Maurice Z. said he only slapped a police bus as it passed closely. He expressed confusion over accusations against him, asserting he had no stones in his hands.
In contrast to Dave van N., Maurice Z. possessed a can of pepper spray, which is prohibited. He expressed disbelief at the charges against him.
Dave van N. received a two-week suspended prison sentence, a €1,000 payment to the Compensation Fund, and a 60-hour community service requirement.
Originally reported by www.telegraaf.nl as “LIVE | OM eist celstraffen tegen eerste verdachten rellen Malieveld Den Haag” on 2025-09-23 16:40:00.
