The Hague Central. Just ahead of me, a man, looking aggressive, rides into the station on his bicycle, fighting dog in a cart behind. Two officers see him, but say nothing. The man cycles on triumphantly. Inside are two more officers who do say something. With a defiant movement, the man shouts: “Do you want something?” And points to his dog. One of the officers walks up to the man with his arm outstretched, punches him and says, “Hey bro, how are you?” A short conversation follows. Man gets off and continues walking with bicycle in hand.
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A version of this article also appeared in the June 30, 2023 issue of the newspaper.