In recent days, we have noticed that there are many questions about the motive and the manner in which the fire was started. No further announcements can be made about the motive and the manner in which the fire was started. This could jeopardize the ongoing investigation.

Presentation of suspects

The three suspects who were arrested on Saturday evening will be presented to the examining magistrate on Wednesday, March 12. The Public Prosecution Service will request that the 57-year-old, the 30-year-old man from Arnhem, and the 41-year-old man without a permanent residence be detained for 14 days. The examining magistrate will then make a decision on this. The three men are suspected of intentional arson. The announcement about this can also be found on the website of the Public Prosecution Service. 

Impactful event

The fire in the city center of Arnhem has had a huge impact on the residents who had to leave their homes in a hurry, other locals, entrepreneurs, and the rest of the city. The involvement of residents has become extremely visible and is felt throughout the city. In recent days, it has become clear how involved residents have been and continue to be.

“The TGO has worked tirelessly and done everything possible to guide this investigation properly. The information that came from citizens, locals, and entrepreneurs has been extremely valuable. Our neighborhood officers have also played a crucial role in this. In collaboration with the Large Scale Investigation Team, swift action was taken, and three suspects were arrested on Saturday evening. The investigation is still ongoing,” said Frank van Leeuwen on behalf of the team leadership of the Arnhem-North basic team.