Mayors of municipalities that fall under the police unit of Rotterdam have started exchanging experiences about the increase in excessive violence and the many explosions in the region, says the city of Rotterdam. It is an initiative from Vlaardingen mayor Bert Wijbenga. Participants of the so-called "Vlaardingen talks" will meet regularly for the time being.
There was an explosion in a business premises in the Koninginnestraat in Vlaardingen on Friday evening. According to the police, no one was injured. However, the facade of the building was badly damaged.