She is responding to questions from, among others, Tess Meerding of the VVD. He describes that there is an unsustainable situation in the neighborhood due to intimidation, theft and stabbings. The mayor says he recognizes that image. “We see an increase in nuisance and criminal offenses on Timorkade, Damstraat and Kanaalstraat,” the mayor told the council. “They are caused by a group of men with a hard core of about fifteen to twenty men.” According to the mayor, criminal behavior mainly consists of pickpocketing, shoplifting, intimidation, threats and substance use.
Utrecht is going to fight a group of troublemakers Lombok: ‘Intimidation, theft, stabbings’
