At around 04:10 AM, a loud bang is heard on Barbusselaan. Shortly after, the front door of a residence in an apartment complex is on fire. The fire department evacuates several residents from the complex, who are then checked by ambulance personnel for smoke inhalation. Fortunately, they do not require further medical care. Based on a witnesss indication, the 14-year-old suspect is arrested shortly after the explosion.

The Explosives Safety Team Leader (TEV) and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Defense (EOD) have arrived on the scene. Forensic Investigation and the police are conducting an investigation.

Call for witnesses
The police would like to get in touch with witnesses of this explosion. If you have any footage from before, during, or after the incident, for example from security cameras, video doorbells, or dashcams in nearby parked vehicles, the investigation team would like to contact you. If you have seen or heard anything that could assist the investigation, please contact us at 0900-8844 or anonymously at 0800-7000. You can also upload the footage via the tip form below.

Explosions
Amsterdam has many incidents involving explosive devices. This is concerning, as the danger posed to entrepreneurs, residents, passersby, and first responders on the scene is understandably high. Heavily illegal fireworks, jerrycans with flammable liquids, or homemade explosives have no place in public spaces - where people work and live - and create life-threatening situations. This must stop. The police are working hard to track down suspects involved in this form of excessive violence. This has already led to multiple arrests, convictions, and significant prison sentences. However, to track down the perpetrators, the police need the support of local residents. They know their neighborhood best. If something seems off in the street scene, they are the first to notice. Therefore, passing information to the police is crucial.