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On Tuesday, July 29, around 14:00, the victim arrives at Palmhoevepad in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. There, she is awaited by a group of six girls. They pull her off her fatbike and assault her. The suspects film everything. The victim manages to escape and later goes to the doctor for a check-up. Aside from physical injury, this has of course had a huge impact. 

Through investigation, the police have been able to arrest five girls so far. They are suspected of public violence or involvement in it. They include a 12-year-old from Papendrecht, a 14-year-old and a 15-year-old both from Zwijndrecht, and a 15-year-old and a 14-year-old both from Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht. They have all been released, but remain suspects in the case. The public prosecutor will later decide how to proceed. Meanwhile, the investigation continues. More arrests are not ruled out. 

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The police disapprove of sharing images of public violence or assault. It is unpleasant and painful for victims to be reminded of the incident by seeing circulating images. If you receive images, do not forward them but contact the police.