Press photographer reports assault at stadium De Graafschap | Inland

“The detective went to our office this afternoon. It would first be Monday, but the Public Prosecution wants to pick up the case as soon as possible. That is a sign that real action is now being taken. It gives him and me great relief ”, says Heitink.

The entrepreneur says the photographer, whose name he does not use to protect him, has received “a huge blow” especially mentally. “He has been hit and kicked at all. He was attacked from the side by several supporters at the same time. He ducked to protect his camera, ”the victim’s client outlines the situation.

Reporters from Omroep Gelderland were also attacked by supporters. About two hundred fans of De Graafschap had come to the stadium to greet the players’ bus, who returned from Amsterdam after a 1-1 draw against Young Ajax. That was too meager a result to force promotion to the Eredivisie. The fans wanted to support the players. For reasons unclear, some turned against journalists on site to report.

The police previously confirmed that they want to pick up the case as soon as possible. The attack came as a surprise to Heitink, who himself also had to deal with violence during his work. “You don’t expect this at such a friendly club.”

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