33-year-old man arrested for sexually harassing two children at school in Brielle

A 33-year-old from Hellevoetsluis was arrested this week for sexually harassing two children at a middle school in Brielle. The man, who worked there as a teacher, is suspected of sexually transgressive behavior. The examining magistrate ruled that the man will spend two weeks in pre-trial detention.

Michael Scheffers, the Rector at Maerlant College in Voorne-Putten, has said that the teacher has been fired since the incident. “We received the first indication about this in February, and we then investigated the matter ourselves. He was fired instantly based on that.”

The school have informed the parents, students, colleagues about the incident. “We want to be a safe learning and working environment,” said the rector. The Maerlant College is a large school community with around 1,350 students.

“A case like this is far-reaching and impactful, especially for victims. We are, therefore, cautious in the information we share. That does not mean that we do not understand the concerns of parents and students,” police said in a statement.