Two More Minors Arrested in Bedum Sports Hall Fire, Bringing Total to Four

Overview

• Police announced two new arrests on January 6 involving minor boys from Bedum and Groningen, who are now in custody and being questioned.
• Two earlier arrests were made on January 1, involving an 18-year-old man and a minor, both from Bedum, in connection with the New Year’s Eve blaze.
• Investigators are treating the case as suspected arson and have conducted neighborhood inquiries, interviewed witnesses, and collected camera and social media footage.
• The fire broke out around 23:00 on December 31 at Sporthal De Vlijt in Bedum, prompting a large firefighting response.
• Officials are still assessing total damage as the hall was actively used by local clubs, and the mayor emphasized potential criminal penalties and cost recovery through insurers.