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Noardburgum
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Saturday, 18 April 2026 - 09:45

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Eight arrested after minor boy stabbed in Noardburgum fight

A minor boy was injured in a stabbing early Saturday in Noardburgum, and eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

Among the eight suspects, three are minors: two girls from Franeker and Leeuwarden, and a boy from Velp. The remaining suspects include a 20-year-old man from Tytsjerksteradiel, an 18-year-old woman from Westerwolde, and three 18-year-old men from Zutphen, Dokkum, and Heerenveen.

Officers received a report of a fight at about 2 a.m. Initially, police said the incident occurred on Rijksstraatweg, but a spokesperson clarified Saturday morning that the correct location was A minor boy was injured in a stabbing early Saturday in Noardburgum, and eight people have been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.

Among the eight suspects, three are minors: two girls from Franeker and Leeuwarden, and a boy from Velp. The remaining suspects include a 20-year-old man from Tytsjerksteradiel, an 18-year-old woman from Westerwolde, and three 18-year-old men from Zutphen, Dokkum, and Heerenveen.

Officers received a report of a fight at about 2 a.m. Initially, police said the incident occurred on Rijksstraatweg, but a spokesperson clarified Saturday morning that the correct location was Reiddekkerstrjitte.

The underage victim was found nearby with both cut and stab wounds. His condition has not been disclosed.

Police arrested two suspects at a nearby home shortly after arriving. Six more suspects were later detained at the same residence on suspicion of involvement in the incident.

The underage victim was found nearby with both cut and stab wounds. His condition has not been disclosed.

Police arrested two suspects at a nearby home shortly after arriving. Six more suspects were later detained at the same residence on suspicion of involvement in the incident.

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