haarlemsdagbladJun 18, 2026, 13:03

120 hours community service for brawling barbers after ‘explosion of violence’ in Hoofddorp

Four employees of a Haarlemmermeer barbershop have been sentenced to 120 hours of community service following a mass brawl during a company outing in Hoofddorp. The incident, which took place at a restaurant on Marktlaan, was described by the court as an explosion of violence. All four men were convicted of public violence for their involvement in the fight.

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

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