On Thursday evening, May 1, a group of young people turned against the police in Scheveningen. The mobile unit intervened but was pelted with stones, bicycles, and glass. Many damages were also caused in the area, including to street furniture and belongings of entrepreneurs.

The then 16-year-old suspect was part of a group that threw stones, glass, and bicycle parts at the mobile unit. Footage from cameras showing him has proven that he was part of the group and contributed to the violence.

The public prosecutor held him partly responsible for the significant unrest that ensued. The disturbances had a major impact on the mobile unit, but also societal impact in The Hague and the country.

Community Service

The Public Prosecution Service demanded a community service of 100 hours, of which 40 hours were conditional, with special conditions. The juvenile court convicted the suspect of open violence and imposed a community service of 80 hours, of which 40 hours were conditional, along with the assistance advised by the Youth Care Agency. Consideration was given to the age and personal circumstances of the boy, but also to the severity and impact of the disturbances.

So far, eight other suspects have been arrested for the riots in Scheveningen, all minors. They are awaiting a summons for the juvenile court. The investigation into the camera footage to identify and apprehend more suspects is still ongoing.