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Abdulbaset A.
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Leeuwarden
October 19th 2013
public prosecutor
Wednesday, 17 September 2014 - 16:21

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Fatal arson could lead to six months in prison

The 39 year old Abdulbaset A, who according to justice caused the fire in the center of Leeuwarden, should receive a six month prison sentence. This punishment was demanded by the Public Prosecutor on Tuesday in the court in Leeuwarden. The fire started on October 19th last year and lasted 30 hours. Five shops and 11 homes went up in flames. A 24 year old resident was killed by the fire.

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