Around 2:50 AM, the police received a report of a violent incident in a home. Officers quickly arrived at the scene and found a deceased woman inside the residence. The man, who lives there, was arrested. Besides the woman and the man, no other persons were present in the home. Two dogs that were inside were safely taken care of.
Investigation Started
The police immediately launched an investigation into what exactly happened inside the home. The man is in custody and is being further questioned. On Sunday, a PD unit was stationed at the home all day. The police will continue their investigation in and around the residence. The investigation includes forensic examination by specialists from the Forensic Investigation unit. Additionally, neighborhood inquiries have been conducted and several witnesses have already been interviewed.
Victim Support
This violent incident has left a deep impact on the neighborhood and village, as well as on immediate neighbors. The incident occurred in the middle of the night. It is possible that people heard or saw something in or around the home. Being a witness, directly or indirectly, to such a serious incident is very distressing. Therefore, you can contact Victim Support for assistance. The support offered by Victim Support is always free of charge. Call 0900-0101 or leave a message on the Victim Support Netherlands website requesting contact. You can also contact the police at 0900-8844. Here you can leave your details, after which Victim Support Netherlands will contact you.
Do You Have More Information?
If you have heard or seen anything, please contact the police. The investigation team would like to hear from you if you have any information. You can call 0900-8844. If you prefer to share information anonymously, you can do so by calling Report Crime Anonymously at 0800-7000 or visiting meldmisdaadanoniem.nl. Report Crime Anonymously is an independent reporting point and not part of the police. You do not need to leave any details, and your information will only be passed on if it cannot be traced back to you in any way.