“It had such an impact on my life. My children asked me: should you remain an alderman? I have also wondered about it myself. Is it all worth it to me? At the same time, I also think that you should have a position like this just have to be able to carry out. The threats were not about me as a person, but about me as a councilor. But I am that person.”
Although a suspect was arrested after a month, the incident still concerns Van Gent. “I still think about it every day. Moreover, the investigation is still ongoing and if I have to answer questions for it, it all comes back again. The fear is gone, but I still have the anger. This should never happen, to anyone, that’s it .”
