The man who was arrested after the deadly violent incident on Thursday evening in Vlijmen was the victim’s boyfriend. The 38-year-old woman was found seriously injured in her home and later died of her injuries.
Neighbors alerted the police around 10:30 PM due to possible violence in the home. Officers found the seriously injured woman and the man.
Medical assistance was immediately called in for the victim. Multiple ambulances and a trauma helicopter arrived at the scene. The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she died shortly thereafter from her injuries.
During the incident, a young child of the victim was present in the home. The child has been taken care of and housed elsewhere.
The suspect has been taken to the police station and is being questioned. Forensic investigation is being conducted in and around the home. The home has been cordoned off and is being guarded by the police for the time being.