Investigation opened into suspect’s treatment before fatal Erasmus Bridge stabbing

(NL Times) The Inspectorate of Justice and Security (JenV) is going to investigate the actions of the judicial organizations regarding the man who is suspected of a fatal stabbing incident at the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam. The investigation revolves around “how judicial organizations that were involved in, among other things, the guidance and treatment of Ayoub M. acted,” the inspectorate reported.

It had been announced earlier that the 22-year-old suspect from Amersfoort was known to the police and justice department. He had been ordered to undertake psychiatric treatment at a TBS facility years ago for attacking his mother, who he had stabbed in the neck and throat with a knife. Experts at the time concluded that the man had a mental disorder.

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