Around 2:30 AM, the victim left a café in the center and walked via Spuistraat and Grote Markt to Prinsegracht. On the way, the victim noticed that he was being followed by an unknown man, who then severely assaulted him on Prinsegracht around 2:45 AM.
Multiple blows
The suspect unexpectedly kicked the victim in the back, after which the victim turned around and received several blows. The victim sustained various injuries for which he was later treated in the hospital.
Description
The description of the suspect is as follows:
- Man
- Dark hair with long spikes
- White or light-skinned
- 1.90 to 1.95 meters
- Dark clothing with long sleeves
Seen or heard anything?
The investigation is currently underway regarding the assault, but the detectives could use the help of witnesses. If you saw or heard anything related to this incident on the night of the assault, such as a person matching the description who was following someone at a distance between the mentioned locations in the center and Prinsegracht, we would like to get in touch.
CCTV footage from the mentioned area is also very welcome. If you have a dashcam or video doorbell, please share the footage with us.
You can contact the investigation hotline at 0800-6070. Prefer to remain anonymous? Then call Meld Misdaad Anoniem at 0800-7000. You can also upload footage via the tip form below.