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Bomb Explodes at Dutch Prime Minister's Party Headquarters in The Hague
A bomb was pushed through a letter slot and exploded at the headquarters of the D66 party in The Hague late Thursday. Police arrested a 37-year-old suspect but released no further details including any suspected motive. No one was injured during a meeting of about 30 members of the party's youth wing.
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A bomb pushed through a letter slot exploded late Thursday at the headquarters of the centrist D66 party in The Hague, where Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten's party is based. Police said they arrested a 37-year-old suspect in the bombing but declined to release any further details including any suspected motive.
The attack occurred while about 30 members of the party's youth wing were meeting inside the building.
Those present were startled but not injured. Jetten, who took office in February, addressed the incident during his weekly news conference on Friday. " — Rob Jetten (Los Angeles Times) Leaders of other political parties joined in condemning the attack.
In September, a right-wing demonstration turned violent with rioters vandalizing the office weeks before the general election. Jetten had responded to that earlier incident by calling the attackers “scum” in a social media post.
The headquarters serves as the main office for the D66 party, which holds the position of prime minister. Authorities have not linked the latest bombing to any specific group or motive as the investigation continues.
