At around 10:40 PM, the police received a report of the stabbing incident. Upon arrival, they found a seriously injured woman on the street. She was urgently taken to the hospital, where she died from her injuries.
Investigation
An investigation was immediately launched. Around 2:00 AM, the police arrested a 51-year-old man from Lent. He is in custody and being interrogated. The police are investigating the stabbing incident, including forensic evidence collection by specialists from the Forensic Investigation. Additionally, neighborhood inquiries are being conducted, and direct witnesses are being interviewed.
Victim Support
After the stabbing incident, people on the street provided assistance to the victim. Being a witness, directly or indirectly, to such a serious incident is very impactful. Therefore, as a witness, you can contact Victim Support for support. The assistance provided by Victim Support is always free. Call 0900-0101 or leave a message on the website of Victim Support Netherlands with a request for contact. You can also contact the police at number 0900-8844. Here, you can also leave your details, after which Victim Support Netherlands will contact you.
Do you have more information?
Do you have more information about the stabbing incident? Were you a witness and have not yet spoken to the police? Do you live in the area and have camera footage? We would like to speak with you.
Contact
Click on Contact or call 0900-8844. Prefer to remain anonymous? Then call Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000 or go to meldmisdaadanoniem.nl. Meld Misdaad Anoniem is an independent reporting point and is not part of the police. You do not have to leave any details, and your information will only be passed on if it cannot be traced back to you in any way.
