Teenager acquitted of attempted murder of boxing gym owner in Almere
A teenager from Arnhem has been acquitted of the attempted murder of an Almere boxing gym owner due to insufficient evidence linking him to the shooting. While cleared of the primary charge, the teen was convicted for a separate violent robbery in Amsterdam and received a sentence equal to his pre-trial detention time.
A teenager from Arnhem has been acquitted of the attempted murder of a boxing gym owner in Almere. The incident occurred on Christmas Eve 2024 at the Seconds Out gym, where shots were fired at the owner as he approached his car, though he remained unharmed. Prosecutors argued that the suspect was the gunman because his phone data matched the route taken by the getaway vehicle. However, the court ruled that this evidence was insufficient, noting that multiple individuals were likely in the car and it could not be proven who pulled the trigger. The teen was also cleared of illegal weapon possession charges linked to the case.
Despite the acquittal on the shooting charge, the teenager was convicted of a violent robbery that took place on New Year's Eve 2025 at Bijlmerplein in Amsterdam. He was sentenced to 208 days in a youth detention center, time he has already served in pre-trial custody. The court imposed additional conditions, including mandatory treatment, education, and employment support, with a suspended community service sentence should he reoffend.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
