Suspect arrested in severe assault case of 38-year-old woman near Maarsbergen
A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the brutal assault of a 38-year-old woman found severely injured near Maarsbergen. The victim, missing for days, was discovered near the A12 exit and remains hospitalized. Police urge witnesses to come forward as the investigation continues.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Victim | 38-year-old woman |
| Location | Near exit Maarsbergen, A12 (between Hof ter Heideweg and Parallelweg) |
| Date Found | March 30, 2026, around 06:15 |
| Suspect | 52-year-old man arrested on April 1, 2026 |
| Suspect Status | In custody, restricted communication (only with lawyer) |
| Next Court Appearance | April 4, 2026 (investigating judge) |
| Tips Received | Over ten so far |
| Police Contact | Witness appeal link |
The Dutch police are responsible for maintaining public order, investigating crimes, and ensuring the safety of citizens. In this case, they launched a large-scale investigation to uncover the circumstances surrounding the assault and identify those responsible.
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Arrest in investigation into abused woman in Maarsbergen
On Wednesday, April 1, police arrested a suspect in the investigation into the seriously injured woman who was found near Maarsbergen last Monday.
On Monday morning, March 30, around 06:15, a 38-year-old woman was found severely beaten near exit Maarsbergen. Police received reports of an injured woman standing near the A12 exit at Maarsbergen, between Hof ter Heideweg and Parallelweg. Police located the 38-year-old woman shortly afterward. She was taken to the hospital for medical care. At that time, police were aware that the woman had been missing for several days.
Arrest
A Large-Scale Investigation Team (TGO) from the police immediately launched a major investigation. In the past few days, all efforts have been made to determine what happened and who was responsible. Thorough detective work led to the arrest of a 52-year-old man on April 1. He is suspected of being involved in the woman’s assault. The suspect is in custody under full restrictions, meaning he may only communicate with his lawyer. He will appear before the investigating judge on Saturday, April 4.
Witnesses sought
In recent days, we have asked the public, including through *Opsporing Verzocht* and Bureau Hengeveld, if anyone had seen the woman on March 30 or in the days prior. This has yielded more than ten tips so far. We thank the public for this information. At the same time, we hope for more tips. The investigative team is still actively working to learn more about what happened in the days before the woman was found and whether others were involved. Do you have information that could be helpful? Let us know here.