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Traffic controller assaulted in Haarlem, 29-year-old man from IJmuiden arrested

A 29-year-old man from IJmuiden has been arrested following a violent altercation with a traffic controller in Haarlem. The victim was hospitalized with injuries after the dispute occurred on the Industrieweg this afternoon.

A traffic controller was severely assaulted during an altercation at the Industrieweg in the Waarderpolder area of Haarlem on Monday afternoon. The incident, which occurred around 3:00 PM, reportedly stemmed from a traffic-related dispute between the worker and a 29-year-old man from IJmuiden.

Emergency services, including two ambulances, arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance. The victim sustained unspecified injuries during the attack and was subsequently transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following the confrontation, the 29-year-old suspect was apprehended by police officers and is currently facing charges of aggravated assault.

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