JA21 Leader Kevin Kreuger Assaulted in Amsterdam After Election Debate

Kevin Kreuger, the leader of the JA21 faction in Amsterdam and a city council member, was assaulted on Osdorpplein in Amsterdam Nieuw-West on Monday, March 16, 2026, shortly after attending a municipal election debate [1]. The attack occurred after Kreuger witnessed a group of young people throwing an ice cream at a woman [3].

Details of the Assault

According to Kreuger, he confronted the group after they threw the ice cream. He stated that he received verbal abuse and, when he attempted to film them with his phone, he was attacked by four young men [1], [3]. Kreuger reported receiving “hard kicks to the head” and being subjected to threats, including being told he would be killed [3].

Intervention by Street Coaches and Police Investigation

Street coaches intervened during the assault and, according to Kreuger, pressured him to delete the video footage of the incident, possibly in an attempt to de-escalate the situation [3]. Kreuger subsequently went to the Meervaart and reported the incident to the police, filing a formal complaint [2], [4]. The police are currently investigating the matter.

Injuries and Reaction

Kreuger sustained injuries to his jaw and elbow during the attack [3]. He emphasized that he intervened due to the fact that of the ice cream being thrown at the woman and that his attackers did not recognize him as a politician [3].

Official Response

Amsterdam Mayor Fem Halsema released a statement condemning the assault as “appalling and criminal” [3].