A conflict between the man and a woman preceded the arrest. When this escalated and the man, who was under the influence of alcohol, refused to identify himself, he was arrested. This occurred around 2:30 AM.

The suspect resisted during his arrest and injured a colleague. The officer had to use pepper spray to bring the suspect under control. The man was eventually taken to the police station. He is a 38-year-old man from The Hague.

The officer was treated in the hospital.

Violence Against Police Officers (GTPA)

The police find aggression and violence against their employees or other emergency workers unacceptable. Police officers have a responsible role in society and must be able to perform their duties without being hindered. With mutual respect. Aggression or violence, in any form, against employees is not tolerated. Police and justice apply the same approach: reports are always recorded, perpetrators are prioritized by the Public Prosecution Service to be brought before the court, and a threefold higher sentence is demanded against the perpetrators.