paroolNov 13, 2026, 08:00

Six Amsterdammers, including four minors, arrested after violence against officer in Nieuw-West

Six Amsterdam residents, including four minors, have been arrested after a police officer was attacked while attempting to stop a scooter rider in the Nieuw-West district. The officer was targeted by a group that kicked his motorcycle and threw objects, though he remained uninjured.

Six individuals from Amsterdam were arrested following an incident involving a police officer in the Nieuw-West district on Tuesday, September 29. The confrontation began when a motor officer attempted to stop a teenager riding a scooter without a helmet on Burgemeester Van Leeuwenlaan. When the rider refused to stop, a pursuit ensued that led to a junction at Burgemeester Röellstraat, where a crowd of dozens had gathered.

Upon reaching the location, several members of the group attacked the officer, kicking the motorcycle and throwing various objects at the rider. Fortunately, the officer did not sustain any injuries during the altercation. Among those taken into custody by local authorities, four of the suspects are minors. Police officials have indicated that their investigation is ongoing and that they expect to make further arrests as they continue to review the details of this open assault.

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

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