# Police seek witnesses after explosive hits Culemborg front door

> Police are appealing for witnesses and camera footage after an explosive went off at a home on the Pinksterbloem in Culemborg overnight. Nobody was hurt.

Society · published 2026-11-15 13:03 · https://nlnow.nl/a/explosive-goes-off-at-front-door-of-home-in-culemborg/

An explosive went off at the front door of a home on the Pinksterbloem in Culemborg on the night of 14 to 15 November. Nobody was injured, police said.

Police received a report of a fire at around 02:30. The front door was burning. Neighbours are believed to have heard a loud bang, police say. Neighbours quickly put out the fire, which police called fortunate.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has camera footage that may show something, to get in touch: "We would be glad to hear from you." They can call 0900-8844 or use the contact options on the police page.

Those who prefer to stay anonymous can call Meld Misdaad Anoniem (Report Crime Anonymously) on 0800-7000 or go to meldmisdaadanoniem.nl. Police describe it as an independent reporting line that is not part of the police. Callers do not have to give any details, and the information is passed on only if it cannot be traced back to them in any way.

## Background

- **MMA (Meld Misdaad Anoniem)**: Meld Misdaad Anoniem (Report Crime Anonymously) is an independent Dutch reporting line, run separately from the police, where anyone can pass on information about crime without giving their name or other details. Callers can reach it by phone on 0800-7000 or through its website, and the information is passed on to the police. It matters because people who witness or know about crime, but do not want to be identified, have a way to share it.

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