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Acquittal for grave vandalism in The Hague, prison for burglaries

Acquittal for grave vandalism in The Hague, prison for burglaries

A court in The Hague has acquitted 34-year-old Stefan V. of vandalizing 32 graves and stealing memorial items at Westduin cemetery due to a lack of evidence. However, he was sentenced to eight months in prison for committing two burglaries in holiday homes.

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

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