One held for death threat against Houten mayor; Motive linked to asylum shelter

A 53-year old man arrested at his home in Houten on Wednesday was accused of making a violent threat against the Utrecht municipality’s mayor, Gilbert Isabella. Although police have not confirmed a motive, the man’s attorney told a regional broadcaster the threat was out of frustration over the likely arrival of a temporary shelter for people seeking asylum in the Netherlands.

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