paroolNov 4, 2026, 12:45

Amsterdam father (34) accused of shaking baby to death now also suspected of assaulting partner

A 34-year-old Amsterdam man accused of shaking his baby daughter to death is now also facing charges for the alleged abuse of his partner. The suspect remains in custody while investigations continue and reports on the child's death and his own mental state are finalized.

Sven B., a 34-year-old man from Amsterdam, is now facing charges for the alleged abuse of his partner between January 10 and 20. Prosecutors claim he caused her serious bodily injury by hitting, grabbing, and strangling her. The suspect, who denies these allegations through his lawyer, remains in custody as he is also accused of shaking his infant daughter to death in May of this year. The baby passed away in a hospital two days after the incident.

During a recent pro-forma hearing, it was revealed that B. underwent a psychological evaluation at the Pieter Baan Centrum, though the findings were not discussed in court. The defense has criticized the police investigation, alleging that officers pressured the suspect's partner into filing a complaint by suggesting it would increase the likelihood of a conviction. Despite the woman choosing not to file a formal complaint, the Public Prosecution Service decided to pursue the assault charges independently. B. will remain detained until the next court session on January 26.

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

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