haarlemsdagbladJun 11, 2026, 11:14

PVV politician sentenced to community service for hitting XR activist

Ronald van Tiggelen, a PVV provincial council member, has been sentenced to 200 hours of community service for driving into a climate activist at the provincial house in Haarlem. The court convicted him of attempted aggravated assault and leaving the scene of an accident, though the victim escaped serious injury. The penalty imposed was higher than the 180-hour sentence originally requested by the prosecution.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Minor arrested after fire at shelter for young asylum seekers in Aerdenhout

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