At around 1:30 PM, we received a report of an injured person at the Ter Apelervenen in Ter Apel. Upon arrival, it became clear that the person, a 26-year-old man without a fixed residence, had been injured at another location, in the vicinity of the Ter Apelervenen. This may have occurred after a conflict between multiple individuals, during which a stabbing took place. The victim had to be taken to the hospital.
Arrest of the suspect
In the vicinity of the Ter Apelervenen, we arrested a suspect for involvement in this stabbing incident. This concerns a 29-year-old man from Ter Apel. He is in custody and being interrogated. On-site, we immediately started with forensic investigation. We also spoke with witnesses. Neighborhood inquiries are being conducted, and the police are looking at potential camera footage from the area. There may have been more individuals involved in the conflict. Further arrests cannot be ruled out.
Witnesses sought
The detective would like to get in touch with witnesses of this stabbing incident or with people who know what exactly preceded it. Do you have information that can help the police in the investigation? Or do you have footage from the area of the Ter Apelervenen, for example from a dashcam? Please call 0900-8844. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can call Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000.