Boy, 15,, arrested after explosion at Noordwijk business
Police are still looking for witnesses to the blast, which damaged a building on De Scheysloot, and have not ruled out more arrests.
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy from Zoetermeer after an explosion damaged a business on De Scheysloot in Noordwijk late on Sunday 25 October. Several people called police around 23.40 after hearing a loud bang.
Officers searched the area straight away and arrested the boy during the search. As far as is known, nobody was injured.
The investigation is continuing and police have not ruled out further arrests. They are asking anyone who saw or heard something linked to the explosion to come forward.
Tips can be given to the police tip line on 0800-6070 or anonymously to Meld Misdaad Anoniem on 0800-7000. Police say placing explosives is dangerous for residents, passers-by, business owners and emergency workers. They ask people to call 112 about suspicious situations.
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