In the incident on Friday, September 19, a 17-year-old boy from Zwijndrecht was seriously injured. He was urgently taken to the hospital. He is now out of danger. A firearm was also seen during the incident. The police have seized a firearm and are investigating its role in the incident. The four arrested suspects have since been brought before the examining magistrate, who has decided that all four are to be detained.

That same evening, around 10:30 PM, an explosion occurred at a house on Jeroen Boschlaan in Zwijndrecht. No one was injured, but there was damage to the house. No one has yet been arrested for this incident. The police are investigating this incident and would like to contact anyone who knows more. Do you have information? Or camera footage? Call 0900-8844 or report anonymously via 0800-7000. The police believe that the stabbing incident and the explosion are connected.

In response to both incidents, the mayor of Zwijndrecht has designated four safety risk areas. Mobile cameras are also placed in both Grote Beerstraat and Jeroen Boschlaan. Those camera images are being monitored live by the police to keep an eye on the area.

More arrests for previous violent incidents by youth in Zwijndrecht
On Monday, September 22, an additional 6 youths were arrested in Zwijndrecht for other violent incidents. These include attempted serious assault, public violence, and theft with violence. These incidents occurred in recent months. The suspects include two 14-year-old boys, a 16-year-old boy, one 17-year-old boy, and two 18-year-old men. All six have since been brought before the examining magistrate. The magistrate has decided that three of them will be detained and three will be released. They will have to answer to the court at a later date.

The youths arrested on Friday, September 19, in connection with the stabbing incident are part of the same youth group. The youths arrested on Monday, September 22, in connection with violent incidents also come from one youth group. It is a different youth group than that of the previously arrested suspects.

Measures
Together with partners, the police are doing everything possible to put an end to the violent incidents. We are doing this through various actions. For example, officers are more frequently present on the streets, we talk to local residents, forensic investigation is being conducted, we patrol online, and youth officers are deployed to connect with young people. Additionally, by establishing the safety risk areas, the police have the opportunity to conduct preventive searches.

You can help us
Local residents are the ears and eyes of a neighborhood. They quickly notice if something stands out or is different than usual. If you have seen, heard, or have information that could help the investigation, please let us know via the contact options below. You can also report completely anonymously via Meld Misdaad Anoniem: 0800-7000.