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One person was found dead and another was seriously in a home on Sint Janskruid in Diemen on Sunday afternoon, police said on social media. The investigation at the scene continued into the evening, with detectives and forensics experts on hand. No arrests were announced in the immediate aftermath. Records show first responders were sent to the scene just after 4:10 p.m. Paramedics and firefighters arrived on scene, and a trauma team was dispatched by helicopter. ....
More municipalities are now coming out in favor of a national ban on lighting fireworks. An ANP survey of approximately 200 of the 342 Dutch municipalities, over 50 expressed support for a ban, up from 30. Most municipalities were neutral on the issue, preferring to leave the decision to national politicians, and saying that they will adhere to that decision. ....
The District Court in Amsterdam acquitted two grandparents in a case regarding the death of their eight-month-old grandson. While the couple was babysitting the boy, their dog, a German Shepherd, bit him on the head when they had let their guard down. The baby died two days later as a result of the bite. The court called it a fatal accident on Friday. ....