Netherlands: 5 Suspects in Custody in Beating Death

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Dutch police in the Hague now have 5 teenage suspects (not further identified)in custody in the beating death this week of a Dutch man in the Hague. This is from the Dutch police and translated by Fousesquawk.




https://www.politie.nl/nieuws/2019/september/19/06-den-haag---verdachte-14-aangehouden-voor-mishandeling-willem-de-zwijgerlaan.html

Five minor suspects in custody for beating on Willem de Zwijgerlaan (Street)

Last update 20-9-19, 20:42

The Hague- The investigative team conducting the investigation after the beating death of a 71-year-old Hague resident took a 14-year-old into custody Wednesday afternoon. He made himself known to the police and was detained at the police office after his arrest. Update: On Friday, September 20, another four suspects turned themselves into police. These are four youths from the ages 13-15 from the Hague. They are in custody. As to the role of all five youths, the detectives will further investigate. Further arrests in this case are not ruled out.

On Monday, 16 September, the Hague resident died in the hospital, after ambulance service was called that he had become ill in his residence on Blois van Treslong Street. While assistance was in full progress, it became clear that the man earlier in the afternoon had been beaten on the Willem de Zwijgerlaan (Street). 

Investigative interest

In connection with the death of the man and possible connection with earlier beating, a large scale investigation has begun under direction of an officer of the Justice (Ministry). In the meantime, an examination of the body of the victim is carried out at NFI. Due to  the investigation, the statements of the witnesses, and the interrogation of the suspects, it is not possible at this moment to give more information on the possible circumstances and cause of death of the victim.

Do you have information or photos?

In connection with the investigation, the detective team would like to hear from witnesses to the beating, people who perhaps, earlier in the day saw a group of young men hanging around Willem de Zwijgerlaan and anyone who in some other manner have information of photo material, which can be important for the investigation. The detective team can be contacted at number 0900-8844. Those who prefer to be anonymous, call M. 0800-7000.