The police found a man in the bushes at the Leidsevaart in Noordwijkerhout on the evening of July 8, 2025, around 8:40 PM. The victim had just been severely assaulted, presumably by a group of 5 to 6 people. The victim sustained multiple fractures from this assault and later lost consciousness. A trauma helicopter was dispatched, and the victim was urgently taken to the hospital, where he is still in serious condition.

The team is calling on anyone who may have relevant information and/or camera footage to come forward. The detectives are also urgently looking for the possible witness on the dark moped. If you are or know the person who rode a dark moped over the Leidsevaart on the evening of July 8, 2025, around 8:40 PM, please contact 0900-8844. Prefer to remain anonymous? Contact 0800-7000. You can also upload footage via the tip form below.