Apart from a few camera crews, there is nothing crazy today at football club DEM in Beverwijk. Although competition secretary Ellie Bouwens told yesterday the training sessions did not continue that eveningjust rolled the ball on the fields again today. “We don’t expect an escalation, nor that those groups will suddenly come here,” says Bouwens.
This refers to the unrest that prevails, because of Quarrel between two groups of young people from Beverwijk and Heemskerk. Sharing on social media are shared videos of the mutual abuse. Five secondary schools Were closed yesterday by mayor Martijn Smit. The police announced today that one last night 20-year-old man From Heemskerk was arrested in connection with the escalating youth violence.
Competitions canceled
In consultation with the authorities involved, the DEM board decided to continue the competitions today. At the complex, parents are largely happy with this choice and there is football like every other Saturday.
However, as usual, this Saturday is not going this Saturday. Three games of youth teams have been canceled because of parents who didn’t like it. “You can’t just take fear away. If those people feel that way you have to do it,” says secretary Ellie.
Security guards along the line
Yet it is still a busy Saturday and the teams, both from and at home, are encouraged by the necessary supporters. If you pay attention, you will see a few security guards walking around. “That is preventive. Nothing has happened here except that there is good football”,