Nine violent incidents in two months at De Oeverlanden cruising spot

Police have received nine reports of anti-gay violence over the past two months at De Oeverlanden, a known cruising spot in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Victims have been subjected to verbal abuse, spitting, and physical assault by groups of young males specifically targeting the LGBTQ+ community. Authorities are urging more victims to come forward, noting that many incidents likely go unreported due to privacy concerns and shame.

