rssSep 28, 2026, 11:45

Man (38) arrested after killing sheep, chickens and chicks

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Amsterdam after he allegedly killed several animals, including sheep, chickens, and chicks, on the Jan Vroegopsingel. The man was apprehended on Saturday but has since been released with a restraining order and is receiving medical care for his confused state.

A 38-year-old man was arrested in Amsterdam last weekend following the death and severe mutilation of several animals on the Jan Vroegopsingel in the Oost district. Police were first alerted on Friday afternoon after two sheep were found severely mutilated and subsequently died. The situation escalated on Saturday morning when authorities received reports of wounded chickens, a trampled chick, and a dead rat at the same location. Officers caught the suspect in the immediate vicinity of the scene and took him into custody.

Following his arrest, the man was held for questioning for one night before being released on Sunday. Police reported that the suspect appeared to be in a confused state during the incident and has since been provided with appropriate care. Although he is no longer in custody, he has been issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting him from entering the neighborhood. The man will eventually face legal proceedings regarding the animal abuse, while local residents have expressed their shock over the events.

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

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