Amsterdam court demands 30-month sentence for role in pizzeria bomb plot
A 19-year-old faces a 30-month prison sentence for supplying explosives used in a failed bomb attack on an Amsterdam pizzeria. The incident, part of a series of explosions targeting the chain, endangered residents, business owners, and emergency responders.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Suspect Age | 19 years old |
| Charge | Complicity in attempted explosion, accessory to the act, possession of explosives |
| Incident Date | September 2–3, 2025 |
| Location | De Pizzabakkers, Plantage Kerklaan, Amsterdam |
| Prosecutor’s Demand | 30-month unconditional prison sentence |
| **Co-suspect (14-year-old) | 180-day juvenile detention (111 suspended), 2-year probation, behavioral intervention |
| Other Suspects | 17-year-old boy and 25-year-old man (trials pending) |
| Court Ruling Date | April 8, 2026 |
The Amsterdam District Court and public prosecutor play a critical role in addressing violent crimes, particularly those involving explosives, which pose significant risks to public safety. Their actions aim to deter such incidents and protect communities from life-threatening situations.
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Thirty-month prison sentence demanded for complicity in attempted explosion at pizzeria
This morning, a 19-year-old man stood trial for complicity in an attempted explosion, or alternatively, accessory to the act and possession of an explosive device. These events took place in the night of September 2–3, 2025, and are connected to the explosions at the Amsterdam restaurant chain ‘De Pizzabakkers’ on Plantage Kerklaan. The public prosecutor demanded an unconditional prison sentence of thirty months this morning.
Last summer, a series of explosions occurred in quick succession at various locations of the Amsterdam restaurant chain ‘De Pizzabakkers’. Following these incidents, the police launched an investigation. Surveillance in the area was intensified with the help of cameras installed by the municipality.
14-year-old boy convicted
This led to the arrest of a 14-year-old suspect in the night of September 2–3, 2025. On March 19, the 14-year-old was sentenced by the Amsterdam District Court to juvenile detention for a period of 180 days, of which 111 days were suspended, along with a two-year probation period. Additionally, a behavioral intervention measure of twelve months was imposed.
The 19-year-old man was arrested in December 2025. He is suspected of providing a 14-year-old boy with a bag containing an explosive device, a mask, and instructions to hang a homemade bomb on the door of a De Pizzabakkers branch on Plantage Kerklaan.
Incidents involving explosives concerning
The public prosecutor emphasized the severity of the facts this morning. Amsterdam has seen many incidents involving explosive devices, which is concerning. The danger to entrepreneurs, local residents, passersby, and emergency responders is, of course, substantial. Explosives do not belong in public spaces—where people work and live—and create life-threatening situations for both residents and business owners.
Other suspects
In addition to the recently convicted 14-year-old boy and the man who appeared in court today, the police have arrested two other suspects on suspicion of involvement in the series of explosions at the restaurant chain: a 17-year-old boy and a man (now) aged 25, both from Amsterdam. They are expected to appear in court later this year. The court’s ruling is scheduled for April 8.