Unrest in Rotterdam after man dies in mistaken arrest
The death of a Rotterdam man who was arrested by police on Saturday for purportedly riding a stolen fatbike has...
In Rotterdam, unrest erupted after a man died following a mistaken arrest for allegedly riding a stolen fatbike. Initially thought to be the suspect, the 51-year-old Alfredo Goeloe was actually the wrong individual. Upon his arrest, he resisted, leading to his eventual death despite efforts to revive him. Goeloe, who was out to collect diabetes medication, failed to provide identification and fled from police.
After being apprehended, he attempted to escape and fell ill immediately. Footage of the incident, showing Goeloe screaming in pain and mentioning his diabetes, was captured by a bystander. The 45-second video is currently under investigation. Goeloe's relatives are receiving support from Controle Alt Delete, an organization combating ethnic profiling.
His family plans to file a criminal complaint. A silent march in tribute to Goeloe took place in Rotterdam, which ended with some disturbances outside the Zuidplein police station, where riot police were present. One individual was arrested during the protest. Goeloe's partner is expecting a child. DutchNews, providing free Dutch news, relies on reader donations to continue its work.
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