The victim reported to the police that he had been robbed, assaulted, and stabbed. This happened after he had arranged to meet a woman via a dating site. He also told the police that he had been threatened and that the suspect might be in possession of a knife and firearm. The officers put on bulletproof vests and went to the scene with several police cars. A crime scene (CS) was established on-site and the investigation was initiated.
An ambulance was called to treat the victim for his injuries. The victim did not need to go to the hospital, and the officers took the victim to the police station to file a report.
After investigation, two arrests
After investigation, the police arrested two suspects in the act. Both suspects, a 23-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman, are from Vlissingen and were arrested for involvement in the robbery, assault, and threats. The police are conducting further investigations.
Warning
No matter how attractive it may be to meet someone via a dating site, we do warn against it. Meet for the first time only in a location where there are more people. Check in advance whether the person you are meeting really exists.