Police in Duivendrecht are investigating the violent death of a 17-year-old girl who was attacked while cycling home from Amsterdam on Tuesday night.
According to police, the teenager had been out with friends near Leidseplein and left them at around 3:30 AM to cycle home to Abcoude.
She was riding a light grey men’s electric Cowboy bicycle. However, her exact route is not yet known.
Body found near Ziggo Dome
At around 4 AM, officers responding to reports discovered her body along the water near Holterbergweg, close to the Ziggo Dome.
Police believe one perpetrator was involved and that the suspect may also have been on a bicycle. They are calling for witnesses who may have seen the girl or suspicious activity in the area at that time.
At the time of her death, she had medium-length blonde hair and was wearing a light grey hoodie with matching pants, black Adidas sneakers and was carrying a red handbag hanging from her handlebars.
A call for witnesses
Police urge anyone with information, camera footage, or who was near or driving along the Holterbergweg around 4 AM to come forward.
They also call on people to report if they saw someone acting suspiciously in the area at any point during the night.
You can call 0800-6070, use the online tip form, or remain anonymous via 0800-7000. Confidential tips can also be shared with the National Intelligence Team at 088-6617734.