The police today arrested a man who is suspected of raping a woman on Keizersgracht in Amsterdam during King’s Day. The incident took place between parked cars. Images are now circulating on social media. The arrest followed after the woman had reported rape.
The police state “because of the further investigation and in particular because of the welfare of women, to be cautious.” The team is now investigating sexual crimes into the case.
In recent days, images have been shared on social media showing how a man lies on top of a woman, with his pants on his ankles. Although the faces are not clearly visible, the situation is recognizable. Passers -by, who notice the incident, react visibly shocked.
The police also call on people to stop sharing the images. “It is good to realize that sharing this kind of sexually tinted images is punishable without permission. We want to appeal to people not to spread this further. This is not only traumatic for women, it is also punishable.”
In addition, several witnesses have reported, with which the criminal investigation department can continue in the study.