Suspects in Tarwekamp fatal blast wanted to commit attack a week earlier: Prosecutor
2 months ago

Suspects in Tarwekamp fatal blast wanted to commit attack a week earlier: Prosecutor

NL Times  

The suspects in the devastating explosion on Tarwekamp in The Hague on December 7 likely planned to commit the attack a week earlier, but were stopped by the police, the Public Prosecution Service reported on Friday. The OM also confirmed that the attack likely targeted the owner of a bridal shop in the building and said that 37 affected residents, surviving relatives, and legal entities have pressed charges. The OM reported that the police stopped and searched the two Roosendaal suspects on a parking lot in Oosterhout on the night of December 1, a week before the fatal explosion. “The explosion in the early morning of December 7 resulted in fatalities, injuries, and unimaginable devastation,” the OM said, revealing that 37 affected persons and legal entities have pressed charges.

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"Unbelievably sorry" Tarwekamp explosion suspects in court
1 week, 6 days ago

"Unbelievably sorry" Tarwekamp explosion suspects in court

Dutch News  

The main suspect in the deadly explosion in The Hague in December, which killed six people and injured a further four, has told judges he is “so unbelievably sorry.” Appearing in court for a procedural hearing, Moshtag B, 33, said it had never been his intention to kill and that he truly regrets what happened. The explosion at the housing …

Main suspect in The Hague fatal explosion confessed “from the start,” prosecutors claim
2 weeks ago

Main suspect in The Hague fatal explosion confessed “from the start,” prosecutors claim

NL Times  

The alleged main suspect in the devastating explosion at the Tarwekamp in the Mariahoeve district of The Hague broke down and admitted guilt almost immediately, prosecutors said. Moshtag B., 33, confessed “from the start” the Public Prosecution Service stated on Friday during the first public hearing into the criminal case. The Public Prosecution Service accused B. and two co-suspects of …

First public hearing against 4 men allegedly behind Tarwekamp explosion that killed 6
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2 weeks ago

First public hearing against 4 men allegedly behind Tarwekamp explosion that killed 6

NL Times  

Today, the court in The Hague will hold the first public hearing against four men suspected of being involved in a devastating explosion on the Tarwekamp in The Hague on December 7. The blast and resulting fire killed six people, left several others injured, and destroyed five homes. The Public Prosecution Service believes that Moshtag B., a 33-year-old from Rotterdam, …

Two explosions in one week target homes on Wingerd in The Hague's Ypenburg district
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Two explosions in one week target homes on Wingerd in The Hague's Ypenburg district

NL Times  

A second explosion in less than a week has rocked the Wingerd street in the Ypenburg neighborhood of The Hague, raising concerns in the community. The latest blast occurred late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, around 3:00 a.m. The explosion on Thursday left the front door of the targeted home blown off, and nearby residents reacted with shock. One …

The Hague bridal shop explosion involved 200 litres of petrol
1 month ago

The Hague bridal shop explosion involved 200 litres of petrol

Dutch News  

Three of the men involved in the December explosion at an apartment complex in The Hague, which left three people dead, are now officially suspected of murder, the public prosecution department said on Wednesday. They now face charges of murder, attempted murder, causing a fatal explosion, and arson, the department said in a statement. The police investigation has shown that …

Suspects used 200 liters of petrol for Tarwekamp explosion; charges now raised in case
1 month ago

Suspects used 200 liters of petrol for Tarwekamp explosion; charges now raised in case

NL Times  

Three of the four suspects arrested for the explosion at the Tarwekamp apartment complex will now also be prosecuted for murder or manslaughter and attempted murder or manslaughter. The explosion at the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague was set using 200 liters of petrol. The petrol was used to set fire to the intended target, a bridal store inside …

Suspect in fatal Tarwekamp explosion denies mastermind role, promised €1,500 for attack
2 months ago

Suspect in fatal Tarwekamp explosion denies mastermind role, promised €1,500 for attack

NL Times  

The 33-year-old Rotterdam man accused of organizing a deadly arson attack on a bridal shop in The Hague denies being the mastermind, his lawyer Gerard Spong said. Lawyer Dirk Stoof, who represents Adil, said his client distanced himself from the plan early on, calling it “poorly conceived and dangerous.” Stoof claimed Adil stayed at a café on Dec. 1, when …

Tarwekamp residents still can't return home nearly 2 months after fatal Hague explosion
2 months ago

Tarwekamp residents still can't return home nearly 2 months after fatal Hague explosion

NL Times  

The residents of the Tarwekamp building in The Hague are still unable to return to their homes after the December 7 explosion that killed six people. The Owners’ Association had a structural survey carried out and it showed that the building is still unsafe, the municipality of The Hague announced, Omroep West reports. The structural survey showed that the left …

Men who planned New Year's 2023 explosions said they feel regret due to Tarwekamp incident
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Men who planned New Year's 2023 explosions said they feel regret due to Tarwekamp incident

NL Times  

Two men who are accused of planning two explosions in The Hague a year ago expressed regret for their actions in court. “I have been affected by what has happened at the Tarwekamp,” said Divaio M. in the court in The Hague on Monday. M. and his co-defendant, Nigel T., were accused of two incidents that took place on New …

Suspects in Hague apartment explosion & fire that killed 6 will remain jailed for now
3 months ago

Suspects in Hague apartment explosion & fire that killed 6 will remain jailed for now

NL Times  

The four suspects who were arrested in connection with the fatal explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague were ordered to remain in pre-trial detention during their arraignment hearing before the district court in that city on Tuesday. The suspects are 33-year-old Moshtag B. living in Rotterdam, a 33-year-old Oosterhout man named Adil, and two men from …

Suspects in explosive arson that killed 6 in The Hague to appear in court today
3 months ago

Suspects in explosive arson that killed 6 in The Hague to appear in court today

NL Times  

The pre-trial chamber of the court in The Hague will decide on Tuesday whether to extend the pre-trial detention of the four suspects of the devastating explosion at the Tarwekamp in the Mariahoeve district of The Hague. The Public Prosecution Service suspects them of causing the explosion with the death of six people and the injuries of others as a …

The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence
3 months, 1 week ago

The Hague City Council honors victims of the Tarwekamp explosion with moment of silence

NL Times  

The mayor of The Hague, Jan van Zanen, took a moment to commemorate the victims of the explosions at the Tarwekamp apartment complex a week ago before their city ​​council meeting. “Six people’s lives were taken away, suddenly, out of nowhere,” said Van Zanen. The mayor spoke of his gratitude for the work done by emergency services, which was “not …

Motive behind arson that killed six in The Hague may involve dispute over SUV sale
3 months, 1 week ago

Motive behind arson that killed six in The Hague may involve dispute over SUV sale

NL Times  

A newspaper report published on Wednesday morning suggested that a dispute over a sport utility vehicle may have been the motive behind the fatal explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague earlier this month. The woman who owns the bridal shop may have been involved in a dispute with 33-year-old Moshtag B., the suspected arrested at his …

Motive behind arson that killed six in The Hague may involve soured relationship, SUV sale
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3 months, 1 week ago

Motive behind arson that killed six in The Hague may involve soured relationship, SUV sale

NL Times  

Newspaper reports published on Wednesday morning suggest that a dispute between two people in a prior relationship, possibly involving a sport utility vehicle, may have been the motive behind the fatal explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague earlier this month. The woman who owns the bridal shop may have been involved in an ongoing argument with …

Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned
3 months, 1 week ago

Funerals set for six killed in explosions in The Hague; Communities concerned

NL Times  

Funerals to honor the six people who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague will take place at the end of this week, according to victim support organizations Namens de Familie and Slachtofferhulp Nederland. The announcement on Tuesday came a day after community meetings for residents living near the site of the deadly Tarwekamp …

One seriously injured, five homes damaged in Purmerend blast
3 months, 1 week ago

One seriously injured, five homes damaged in Purmerend blast

Dutch News  

One person has been seriously hurt and five homes in a terraced block in Purmerend have been badly damaged in an explosion and fire at one of the properties. Five people were checked at the scene by ambulance staff and a sixth person was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said on Sunday morning. Last weekend six people were …

Two arrested in Tarwekamp explosion allegedly planned attack a week earlier
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Two arrested in Tarwekamp explosion allegedly planned attack a week earlier

NL Times  

Two men from Roosendaal, arrested for their alleged involvement in the deadly explosions in The Hague, were reportedly preparing for the attack a week before it occurred. The December 7 explosions on Tarwekamp in The Hague killed six people and injured four others. An explosives expert previously told Dutch broadcaster Omroep West that the jerrycans were likely used to trigger …

Four suspects identified in Hague explosion that killed six; Remanded to jail for arson
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Four suspects identified in Hague explosion that killed six; Remanded to jail for arson

NL Times  

All four suspects arrested in connection with an explosion and fire that left six people dead at an apartment complex in The Hague were ordered to remain behind bars for at least the next two weeks while the investigation continues. The examining magistrate in charge of Friday's hearing heard evidence about the four men, who are suspected of arson and …

Alleged target in Hague fatal explosion "deeply shocked"; Suspects' first hearing today
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Alleged target in Hague fatal explosion "deeply shocked"; Suspects' first hearing today

NL Times  

The owner of the bridal store that may have been the target of an explosion that killed six people in Tarwekamp in The Hague on Saturday is “deeply shocked” by what happened. “It is a nightmare for everyone, including us.” The police have concluded their investigation at the site of the explosion and resulting fire, which destroyed the bridal store, …

Fourth suspect arrested for Hague apartment building explosion that killed six
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fourth suspect arrested for Hague apartment building explosion that killed six

NL Times  

The police arrested a fourth suspect for possible involvement in the devastating explosion on the Tarwekamp in The Hague on Saturday. Police would only say that the man “may have been involved in the explosion” that left six people dead, and four others hospitalized. Police said that they turned their attention to the fourth suspect after three other men were …

Police complete investigation at location of explosion that killed 6 in The Hague
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Police complete investigation at location of explosion that killed 6 in The Hague

NL Times  

The police investigation at the location of the explosion on the Tarwekamp in The Hague last Saturday has been completed. Several buildings collapsed due to explosions on Saturday morning on the street in the neighborhood of Mariahoeve. The municipality announced earlier on Thursday that the emergency order to stay away from the site of the explosions will not be extended. …

Suspects in fatal explosion in The Hague to face initial hearing on Friday
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Suspects in fatal explosion in The Hague to face initial hearing on Friday

NL Times  

The three men who were arrested on Monday night on suspicion of involvement in the fatal explosions that occurred at the Tarwekamp in The Hague are set to appear in front of the examining judge on Friday. The investigation into the explosion on Saturday morning, which killed six people, led the authorities to the men. The aid foundation that started …

Dutch police arrest 3 with possible links to huge apartment explosion that killed 6 in The Hague
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dutch police arrest 3 with possible links to huge apartment explosion that killed 6 in The Hague

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dutch police said Tuesday that …

Three arrested in investigation into explosion at Hague apartment building that killed 6
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Three arrested in investigation into explosion at Hague apartment building that killed 6

NL Times  

Three men were arrested late Monday night in connection with the explosions and fire at an apartment building on Tarwekamp in The Hague. “Further investigation is required to determine whether one of the cars is also the car that drove away from the area of ​​the Tarwekamp at high speed after the explosion,” police continued. Mayor Jan van Zanen of …

Search ends for victims of The Hague apartment explosion; Six killed, city flags lowered
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Search ends for victims of The Hague apartment explosion; Six killed, city flags lowered

NL Times  

The flags on The Hague’s municipal buildings are hanging half-mast on Monday after two explosions killed six people in an apartment building on Tarwekamp on Saturday. Search dogs from the specialist search-and-rescue team USAR were deployed at the apartment building at around noon on Monday to search a final part of the disaster site. It involves cellars under a detached …

Final two victims from The Hague explosions identified as men aged 44 and 63
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Final two victims from The Hague explosions identified as men aged 44 and 63

NL Times  

The fifth and sixth victims who died in the explosions and fire at an apartment complex on Tarwekamp in The Hague were identified as two men aged 44 and 63. Police told NL Times that there was no evidence of a drug lab at the scene, as some speculated, but police still believe that foul play may have taken place …

The Hague explosions may be criminal, public prosecutor says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hague explosions may be criminal, public prosecutor says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are indications the blasts had a criminal origin, chief public prosecutor Margreet Froberg told reporters on Sunday evening. Two major crimes teams have been set up, one to look into the cause …

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Hague explosions could have been criminal, minister says

Dutch News  

The cause of the explosions which killed at least five people in The Hague and injured a further four early on Saturday morning is still unclear, but there are signs it could have been the result of criminal activity, justice minister David van Weel said on Sunday. Van Weel, who visited the scene with prime minister Dick Schoof on Sunday …

“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.
3 months, 2 weeks ago

“Indications of a crime” at The Hague apartment explosion that killed 5, says Justice Min.

NL Times  

Justice Minister David van Weel has revealed there are indications of a crime following the twin explosions and subsequent fire that devastated the Tarwekamp apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday. “There are indications of a crime,” Van Weel said. Police said a suspicious vehicle raced away from the scene moments after the explosion at 6:15 a.m. Prime Minister Dick …

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured
3 months, 2 weeks ago

At least five people killed in The Hague blast, four injured

Dutch News  

Emergency service workers worked through the night in their search for people killed in the explosion at an apartment complex in The Hague on Saturday without success and it remains unclear how many people are still missing. The Hague mayor Jan van Zanen told a press conference in the afternoon it is “extremely unlikely” anyone else would be found alive. …

Up to 20 trapped in rubble after The Hague apartment building fire & explosion
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Up to 20 trapped in rubble after The Hague apartment building fire & explosion

NL Times  

Emergency services are responding to a devastating explosion early Saturday morning that partially destroyed a three-story apartment building on Tarwekamp in The Hague. A powerful blast, followed by a large fire, caused multiple apartments to collapse, leaving a “gaping hole” in the structure, witnesses said. The fire quickly spread, engulfing parts of the building in thick black smoke, which continues …

Residents overpower suspect after explosion in Rotterdam; fatal car accident in Ritthem
1 year, 6 months ago

Residents overpower suspect after explosion in Rotterdam; fatal car accident in Ritthem

NL Times  

In Rotterdam-West, local residents overpowered a suspicious person after another explosive went off at a house in Grasstraat on Saturday night. Around 4:30 a.m., observant local residents saw someone suspiciously hanging around the front door of a house and overpowered the perpetrator. Nadat vannacht al een eerste verdachte kon worden aanhouden na de #explosie bij een woning aan de #grasstraat …

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