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Two teenagers arrested following violent street robbery in Haarlem

Police have arrested two 16-year-old boys in connection with a violent street robbery that took place last Tuesday in Haarlem. The victim was injured during a struggle after being blocked and threatened by the suspects while cycling on the Liegwegje.

Police have arrested two 16-year-old boys, one from Almere and one from Haarlem, following a violent street robbery that occurred last Tuesday. The incident took place around 9:40 PM on the Liegwegje, where the two suspects blocked the path of a cyclist. They proceeded to threaten the victim and demand his personal belongings.

A struggle ensued during the robbery, leaving the victim injured before the perpetrators fled the scene. While it remains unclear exactly what items were stolen during the confrontation, authorities confirmed that the two teenagers were taken into custody this past Friday. Both suspects remain detained as the police investigation continues into the circumstances surrounding the assault.

Haarlem Netherlands

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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