The police had been dealing with the man since Sunday morning, June 8. Multiple reports of disturbances regarding him were received. He was reported to have caused disturbances at a mental health institution in the morning and around noon in Bellinistraat. Since there was insufficient reason to address the man through criminal law, the police sent him home and made a care report.

Sexually Charged Misconduct

Unfortunately, their involvement with the man was not over yet. Shortly before 1:00 PM, they received a report that a man had harassed a woman in Corellistraat. The suspect allegedly assaulted and sexually intimidated the 38-year-old victim from Tilburg. Upon arrival, the officers again encountered the 33-year-old disruptive resident of Tilburg. They arrested him and took him to the station. During the arrest, the man made indecent, sexually charged remarks towards a female police officer. Later that afternoon, his behavior worsened when he exposed himself and touched himself in front of a female assistant public prosecutor during the preliminary hearing.

Spitting Can Make a Police Officer Sick

Since it was clear that the mans behavior was not normal, the police called in a doctor to assess him. The doctor had to determine whether the man could remain in jail or needed to be admitted for psychiatric help. During that assessment, the suspect spat in the face of a police officer from the detention complex. Spitting on a police officer is not only extremely disgusting and disrespectful but is also considered a form of assault. The spat-upon police officer is at risk of becoming ill if the suspect has a contagious disease. The police officer in question has also filed a report. 
The suspect had to remain in jail and is still in custody. Unfortunately, this did not lead to the man calming down. On Monday morning, it became clear that he had smeared himself and the observation cell he was in with feces.

Reporting Concerning Behavior

The police are consulting with the Public Prosecution Service and care providers about what to do with the detainee, who clearly needs specialized care. The police are not care providers and cannot solve underlying issues. Unfortunately, we often find ourselves in situations where care is urgently needed. Cooperation with partners is crucial in this regard. If you encounter someone exhibiting concerning behavior in your (living) environment, report it via the national reporting point for concerning behavior, 0800-1205. Here you can find more information about this reporting point.