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Deceased Man in Rotterdam Was Forced to the Ground by Police
A 51-year-old man from Rotterdam died shortly after his arrest in Rotterdam-Zuid on 2026-09-13. Social media footage shows police officers forcing him to the ground while he shouted for help. The man was stopped on Vaarnerkamp after a report of a stolen fatbike; police say he was arrested for failing to show ID. Witnesses claim he fell after a chase. The man became unwell during the arrest and resuscitation failed. The Rijksrecherche is investigating, as is standard in cases involving serious injury or death.
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