haarlemsdagbladApr 22, 2026, 15:52

New evidence in sex crimes case against Heemskerk man challenges previous statements: 'I wasn't honest because I was afraid of the consequences'

New DNA evidence has surfaced in a sexual assault case against a 27-year-old man from Heemskerk who was previously acquitted of rape. Supplemental testing identified his sperm and saliva on the victim, contradicting his earlier statements which he now admits were dishonest.

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

Woman severely assaulted at ADE party, police keep aggressive visitors at bay

A woman was seriously injured after being struck with an object by a man during a fight at an Amsterdam Dance Event party on Rhôneweg. Police were forced to use batons to control an aggressive crowd as the suspect escaped, and authorities are now searching for the man involved.

Gusts of wind and code yellow, dozens of flights from Schiphol cancelled

Strong winds across the Netherlands have caused damage, injuries, and widespread travel disruptions, including the cancellation of 149 flights at Schiphol Airport. The severe weather also forced parts of the Amsterdam Dance Event to close and prompted the KNMI to issue a code yellow warning.

Major multi-vehicle accident on A10-South, one injured taken to hospital

A serious multi-car accident on the A10-Zuid in Amsterdam resulted in one person being hospitalized and significant traffic delays. Emergency services closed the inner ring road for several hours before reopening it at 9:00 a.m.

Strong winds cause widespread disruption, Schiphol cancels dozens of flights

Severe storms and strong winds across the Netherlands are causing widespread damage, including fallen trees and disrupted travel. Schiphol Airport has canceled dozens of flights as weather warnings remain in effect for various regions.

19-year-old man injured in Nieuwendijk stabbing, 18-year-old suspect arrested

A 19-year-old man was hospitalized following a stabbing incident on the Nieuwendijk in Amsterdam early this morning. An 18-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested after turning himself in to the police.