The incident took place in a sports hall at Willem-Alexanderplantsoen in Zoetermeer. A suspect threw a piece of fireworks into the hall, which then exploded. At that time, several people were present in the sports hall; about 20 people experienced hearing problems. An extensive search in the area unfortunately did not lead to any arrests.

Witnesses wanted
The police are continuing their investigation into the incident and could use the help of witnesses. Did you see anything on the evening of December 9th that might be related to this incident? Or do you have footage from, for example, a doorbell or dashcam in the area? Please share it with us. Contact us at 0800-6070. Prefer to remain anonymous? Call 0800-7000. Footage can be shared via the tip form at the bottom of this page.

Life-threatening
When fireworks are ignited, it can cause serious injury to bystanders and the person igniting the fireworks. The material damage caused by igniting these fireworks is also significant, causing millions of euros in damage annually. Not only ignition is dangerous, but also transport and storage pose risks.

Illegal
Possessing and igniting heavy and illegal fireworks is punishable by law. Do not bring them into your home and let us know if you suspect someone in your environment has illegal fireworks. Also, if you suspect someone in your area is involved in the trade of illegal fireworks, please report it to us.