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Wednesday, 26 March 2014 - 14:36

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Woman sexually assaulted in train

A woman was sexually assaulted in a train between Maastricht and Amsterdam Amstel, Friday night. Two suspects, 19 and 27 years old, were arrested. The suspects also beat another passenger, vandalized the seats with a knife, and smashed bottles on the floor. Police arrested the men on the Amsterdam Amstel station, and are asking witnesses to come forward.

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