Police seek witnesses after Harderwijk salon explosion

An explosion at a building on the Vuldersbrink in Harderwijk caused major damage at around 1.15 am in the night of Friday 6 to Saturday 7 November, police said.

The blast broke a window of the hairdresser's shop and scattered glass across the street. Several police units went to the scene and searched the immediate area for possible suspects. As far as is known, no one has been arrested. Police say they received a report about the incident later that night.

Police have opened an investigation into who was involved and what happened. Officers have gathered forensic evidence at the scene, are carrying out local inquiries and are collecting camera footage from the area.

Police are asking anyone who saw something suspicious near the Vuldersbrink shortly before or after the explosion to come forward. They also want to hear from people with camera footage from the area. Tips can be given anonymously through Meld Misdaad Anoniem (the anonymous crime reporting line) on 0800-7000.