Albina police on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, arrested a 16-year-old boy with the initials D.E. on suspicion of several criminal offences, including attempted grievous bodily harm, assault and vandalism. The teenager is suspected, among other things, of injuring a woman on the head with a machete and of having been involved in a serious assault following an argument over the illegal dumping of waste.

The arrest follows a police investigation launched in October after several reports were filed against the minor. The first incident dates back to Saturday, October 10, 2026, and took place on Oud Papatamweg in Albina.

A homeowner reported vandalism after a sliding window of his home was smashed with a hammer while he was in French Guiana. The security bars were also forced open and two car tyres on the property were slashed. During his arraignment, the suspect confessed to being responsible for the vandalism.

Woman injured on forehead with machete

The police investigation has further revealed that the teenager is linked to several violent incidents. He confessed to police that he injured a woman on her forehead with a houwer, also known as a machete.

In addition, D.E. is suspected of involvement in the serious assault of a man. The incident is said to have arisen after an argument over the illegal dumping of rubbish. During the confrontation, the victim was severely assaulted and sustained head injuries.

Suspect transferred to Opa Doeli

After consultation with the Openbaar Ministerie (OM, Public Prosecution Service), the 16-year-old suspect was remanded in custody by police. Because of his minor age, he was transferred to the Jeugddoorgangscentrum Opa Doeli, where he is being held. The police investigation into the various criminal offences is continuing.