haarlemsdagbladMar 15, 2026, 10:25

What starts as bullying ends in a chain of violence due to ‘Sorry boss’ videos. ‘This is how the victim becomes the perpetrator in a subsequent incident’

Police arrested five teenagers last weekend on suspicion of serious assault and attempted manslaughter after they shared footage of the violence online. Experts warn that these incidents are part of a cycle of violence where victims of social media humiliation often become perpetrators in subsequent retaliatory acts.

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

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