haarlemsdagbladMar 24, 2026, 19:00

3.5-year prison sentence demanded for arson at Stay@Jumelet in IJmuiden; Prosecutor: 'Life-threatening situation that could have resulted in deaths and injuries'

Prosecutors have demanded a three-and-a-half-year prison sentence for a 34-year-old man accused of setting fire to the Stay@Jumelet building in IJmuiden last September. The suspect allegedly spread gasoline and ignited it in a common hallway while intoxicated, creating a life-threatening situation for residents.

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

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