The examining magistrate of the court in Groningen has decided that a 50-year-old man from the municipality of Het Hogeland will remain in custody for fourteen days longer. He is suspected of attempted manslaughter or attempted murder.

On the evening of Tuesday, August 19, 2025, a minor was seriously injured in a stabbing incident on Johan de Wittstraat in Groningen City. The police arrested the suspect on August 21, 2025, for his involvement in the incident.