The woman reportedly took her dog for a walk on the evening of October 13, 2025, and confronted a group of youths about setting off fireworks. After this, she was assaulted by one of the youths. This man, from Raamsdonksveer, was subsequently tracked down by a group of people and violently attacked.
Those Involved at Risk
The footage of this assault, along with personal details of both the suspect and the victim, has been spread on social media. This is concerning and puts those involved at risk. For safety reasons, it has been decided not to share further information about the victim or the suspect. The police are in close contact with both the victim and the suspect, and are investigating what exactly happened.
Vigilantism Unacceptable
The police understand that incidents can evoke strong emotions; people want justice, and that is understandable. However, violence is never the solution. The police and justice are authorized to act in the case of suspected criminal offenses; citizens are not.
Those who take matters into their own hands unnecessarily endanger others and themselves. Furthermore, inciting hatred or violent actions is punishable. The police strongly urge not to take any personal measures.