The Hague, Netherlands — A 37-year-old man was charged bomb attack The Dutch premier’s party headquarters is suspected of having terroristic intentions, prosecutors said on Monday, as he faced an arraignment hearing where a judge ordered his detention extended by two weeks.
The bomb exploded after being pushed into a letter slot Centrist D66 Party On 8 May. No one was injured. Prime Minister Rob Jetten said during his weekly press conference that the attack occurred during a meeting of about 30 youth wing party members, who were shocked but safe.
The suspect, whose name was not released in line with Dutch privacy rules, was arrested shortly after the attack. Prosecutors say they have not said anything about a possible motive.
The Hague Public Prosecutor’s Office said in a written statement, “The man is suspected of carrying out an explosion with terrorist intent. An explosion targeting the headquarters of a political party aroused fear in a part of the population. For this reason, a charge of terrorist intent has been made.”
Jetten, who took office in February, told reporters during his press conference on Friday that “it is very futile if you think you can scare politicians with these kinds of actions.”
It was the second attack on a building in The Hague’s city center in less than a year. on September, A right-wing demonstration turns into violence During this time, rioters vandalized the office a few weeks before the national elections.
