On Saturday, April 19, 2025, the Amsterdam detectives conducted an investigation in the aforementioned apartment building. The investigation shows that the victim likely stayed in an apartment in the building from 1:30 PM to 7:00 PM on April 16, 2025. The police are investigating why the victim was there and whether he may have been held against his will. The resident of the relevant apartment, a 60-year-old man from Amsterdam, has been arrested as a suspect. He is still in custody, and his involvement in the incident is being investigated.
The victim is currently still seriously injured in the hospital. A Large Scale Investigation Team is currently conducting an intensive investigation into what exactly happened. Whether a crime has occurred is being investigated. Other scenarios, such as an accident, cannot currently be ruled out.
Witnesses and camera footage
The police urgently wants to get in touch with witnesses who saw something suspicious at the apartment building on Osdorper Ban in Amsterdam on Wednesday, April 16, between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Do you have important information? Report it directly to the police. The police also welcome relevant camera footage from the area of Osdorper Ban between 12:00 PM and 8:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16. You can fill out the tip form below or call the investigation tip line at 0800-6070. You can also anonymously provide information to Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000. Please mention case number: PL13002025091459