A resident sees a burning object at the front door of his house on the evening of July 3. When he kicks the burning object to extinguish it, an explosive goes off at that moment. The man is seriously injured in his leg and has been taken to a hospital.
The bang – which occurred around 10:30 PM – also causes damage to the front of the house in Amsterdam East. The front door is damaged and a window is shattered. Besides the 26-year-old victim, more people are present in the house at the time of the explosion, including a young child.
The police would like to get in touch with anyone who has seen or heard anything, or who is in possession of camera footage. Please contact 0900-8844. You can also contact us via the tip form below. If you prefer to share information anonymously, call 0800-7000.
We often say it for a reason: explosives create life-threatening situations for residents, entrepreneurs, passersby, and emergency responders. This must stop. You can also contribute to this. If you see something suspicious or strange, let us know. Your help can be crucial.
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Source published: 15 August 25
Suspect Arrested After Explosion on Janusz Korczakstraat
Gebied: Amsterdam
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the detectives arrested a person as a suspect for the explosion on July 3 at Janusz Korczakstraat in Amsterdam.