Police concerned about commemoration death Mitch

Gepubliceerd op 25 juni 2016 om 09:51

THE HAGUE - Police in The Hague finds it "regrettable" that demonstrate a number of organizations Monday against police violence.

 

On that day, the first anniversary of Mitch Henriquez was arrested by the police force during Night at the Park in South Park. A day later he died.

,, Of course it's horrible when someone's life comes after an arrest. Also with us this hard arrived, '' said Police Chief Paul Musscher Friday. He points out that five officers involved in the arrest of the victim in June 2015, are still suspended.

MAD Mothers, an activist group against racism and discrimination, the demonstration hold Monday at Hollands Spoor wants Henriquez also commemorate. After his death broke in the Hague Schilderswijk riots. Only after a few days of calm returned. \

Family

Mitch Henriquez family does not want to be associated with "groups, which then seized by Mitch death for their purpose to enforce. ,, We feel sorry for the people who have had to deal with police violence with a possible racist background. They have the right to demonstrate. But that is completely separate from Mitch, "said a spokesman for the family, who still claims to fight for justice.

On progress in the investigation into the five agents could a spokesman said Friday nothing. ,, They are still taken out of function. '' The survey is conducted by the State Investigation Department. This is common as agents suspect in a case.

It is a pity, according to the police chief, now a demonstration has been announced. He stressed that much has been achieved over the past year. ,, Together with the residents we have taken many measures to increase safety in the city. "" Of Musscher is referring to strengthen the network of police officers and school curricula on violence and racism.

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