Explosions Monday, November 25 and Tuesday, November 26, 2024
On Monday, November 25, 2024, the suspect appears to have placed an explosive at the entrance, which quickly detonates and shortly thereafter causes a second, more powerful explosion. November 26 sees another incident. A fire breaks out in a revolving door of the hospital. The suspect sprays a liquid against the facade, which first leads to a small fire and then to an explosion. No arrests have been made for these explosions yet.
View footage of the incidents of November 25 and 26 here.
Read here earlier reporting on the explosions of November 25 and 26, 2024.
Explosion Sunday, January 12, 2025
On Sunday, January 12, 2025, another incident occurred at the Rode Kruis Hospital on Vondellaan. For this explosion, the police arrested a 37-year-old man from Beverwijk on Wednesday, January 15. This suspect has been in custody since his arrest. In mid-April, the judge will rule on the extension of his pretrial detention.
More Information? Contact the Police
The police assume that the explosions were carried out at the behest of a single client and do not rule out multiple arrests. They are eager to contact people who have more information. Did you see what happened right before the explosions at this location, or did you see anything suspicious in the vicinity of the hospital around the time of the explosions? Footage from the area is also welcome, so if your dashcam or doorbell camera is directed at Vondellaan, Akerendamlaan, or Velserweg, please report this to the police via the contact form. You can also call 0800-6070. Please remember to mention the case numbers.
If you provide tips via Meld Misdaad Anoniem, your information will reach the police, but your personal data will not be shared with them. Call 0800-7000 or visit www.meldmisdaadanoniem.nl.
Case number for explosions on November 25 and 26, 2024: 2024263575
Case number for the explosion on January 12, 2025: 2025008041
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