Court extends pre-trial detention of suspects in deadly Tarwekamp explosion

The four suspected of involvement in the deadly explosion in the Mariahoeve district of The Hague will remain in custody for ninety days longer. It reports that Public Prosecution Service (TO). The suspects were brought before the court chamber on Tuesday, which, as expected, decided to extend the pre-trial detention.

The Public Prosecution Service suspects the men – all aged 29 to 33 – of arson and causing the explosion at the Tarwekamp, ​​in which part of a building was blown away and six people died. They are still under complete restriction and are only allowed to have contact with their lawyer.

They are also suspected of setting fire to a car and previous preparations for arson. A week before the explosion, two of the suspects were arrested with a van containing, among other things, jerry cans and heavy fireworks, the Public Prosecution Service confirmed after reports from Omroep Brabant. After interrogation they were released.

Motive

Another suspect from Rotterdam was arrested A.D associated with the owner of the bridal fashion store located on the Tarwekamp, ​​she may have been the target of the attack. According to the newspaper, a broken relationship between the owner of the store and the Rotterdam resident was the reason.

The justice department has so far released little or nothing about the circumstances and background of the explosion. The investigation into the circumstances of the explosion and the role of suspects in it is still in “full swing”, according to the Public Prosecution Service. In addition to the four suspects, witnesses are also being heard. In addition, forensic investigations are still taking place.

If the suspects’ restrictions are lifted, the Public Prosecution Service says it will release more information. A first pro forma hearing is scheduled for sometime in the next ninety days. The status of the investigation and the pre-trial detention will then be discussed. The date has not yet been determined.

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