A woman was assaulted in Baarle-Hertog after she spoke to a child who had set off fireworks. Reports said the child’s father got out of a Dutch van, knocked the woman to the ground and struck her. One report, citing the woman’s husband, said he saw the man knock her down twice and kick her in the head.

The mayor of Baarle-Nassau said the incident was unacceptable and again called for fireworks shops in Baarle-Hertog to be closed as soon as possible.