News report | 09-12-2025 | 17:19
The Public Prosecution Service sees no reason to criminally prosecute officers for the death of a 41-year-old man who was briefly detained in a cell complex in Breda in January this year. This was determined after investigation by the National Police Internal Investigations Department.
On January 20, 2025, the man was approached by officers on Terheijdenseweg because he was walking in the middle of the road. They restrained him to prevent him from returning to the road where cars were passing at that moment. This escalated into a scuffle, during which the man bit a police officer. Other officers assisted to restrain him. The man was arrested for assault.
On the way to Mijkenbroek police station, the man continued to resist and once in an observation cell, he became unwell. Resuscitation was immediately started, after which an ambulance brought the man to the hospital. He subsequently died the next day.
The National Police Internal Investigations Department conducted an extensive investigation into the cause of death, and pathological research was carried out at the Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI).
Based on all findings, including witness statements and bodycam footage made by the police, the Public Prosecution Service concludes that none of those involved can be held criminally liable regarding the need for resuscitation and the mans death, and therefore no one will be prosecuted.
