A forty-year-old man from Amsterdam was arrested by two citizens on the night from Friday to Saturday when he was caught in the act of committing an indent act in Diemen. The man is suspended of attempted sexual assault, Police Say.
The judgment took place around 4:00 am on the Zilvermeeuwpad in Diemen. A Woman was walking through a tunnel at that moment. When the suspect Harassed Her, Two People Cycled fits. They didnn’t trust the situation and decided to cycle back.
The two passers-by managed to overpower and detain the suspect. Shortly afterwards, the man could be handed over to officers who arrived quickly.
The Suspect Has Been Transferred to a Cell Complex. The Investigation is Still Onoing. Police Are Calling on Witnesses Who Were Near The Zilvermeeuwpad On The Night From Friday to Saturday to Share Information. They also ask to share camera footage.
In The Netherlands, it is Legal for a citizen to judgment another person if that person commits a criminal offense. It is mandatory to hand the suspect over to the police after the so-called citizen judgment. Citizens are also not allowed to use excessive force to detain a suspect.