Police probe link between corrosive liquid attack and arson in Breda
Police in Breda are investigating whether a man doused with a corrosive liquid and a vehicle set on fire a month later, both on the Weegbladtuin, were targeted attacks on the same victim. They are asking for witnesses and camera footage.
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Illustrative photo: Ramon Vasconcellos / CC BY-SA 2.0Police are investigating a possible link between two serious incidents on the Weegbladtuin in Breda. On Thursday 24 September, around 23:00, a man was doused with a corrosive liquid, probably acid. He suffered burns and was taken to hospital.
About a month later, in the early hours of Friday 23 October, around 03:00, a vehicle at a home on the same street was set on fire.
Police are looking into whether the two incidents are connected and whether the man who was doused was the target. Detectives are hoping witnesses will come forward.
Police want to hear from anyone who saw or heard something around the two incidents. Footage from a doorbell camera, a security camera or a dashcam could be of great value to the investigation, they said.
People with information can call police on 0900-8844. Tips can be given anonymously through Meld Misdaad Anoniem on 0800-7000. In case of immediate danger, police say to call 112.
Source: Politie
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