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Tilburg
Wednesday, 24 September 2014 - 15:12

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Temp sets Randstad office on fire

A 54-year-old temporary worker set fire to a Randstad branch in Tilburg on Tuesday morning, dousing the empty desks in petrol, and causing staff members to flee. The fire was quickly brought under control but left the office completely burnt.

All eight staff members managed to exit the building on Schouwburgring. No injuries were sustained.

Bystanders identified the suspect who was immediately arrested by police. The man is suspected of arson, attempted manslaughter and possible murder, but the motive remains unclear.

Man aangehouden voor #brandstichting #randstad #Tilburg Medewerkers krijgen #slachtofferhulp. pic.twitter.com/AIFZeGX7jS

— JV Media (@JulesVorselaars) September 23, 2014

Leegstaand pand #randstad Schouwburgring #Tilburg in de brand. Nieuwe huurder gezocht. pic.twitter.com/w3l9EJAYgu

— Willem van Driel (@willem6858) September 23, 2014

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