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Explosion damages barbershop in Vlaardingen
An explosion hit a barbershop on Westhavenkade in Vlaardingen at about 11 p.m.
on Sunday.
It damaged the front of the shop and blew out a window.
The cause has not been announced.
Photos showed a piece of heavy fireworks and a loose brick at the scene.
The shop had previously been targeted with bricks thrown at its window.
Vlaardingen has seen other incidents involving barbershops, described as a possible “barbershop war.”
The reason for those attacks is unclear, though speculation has linked them to competition over low haircut prices.
No further action or investigation details have been reported.
An explosion damaged a barbershop on Westhavenkade in Vlaardingen at around 23:00.
The blast damaged the shop’s facade and blew out a window.
The cause of the explosion has not been disclosed.
The shop had previously been targeted in acts of vandalism.
Local reports have described a possible “barbershop war,” but the reason for the incidents is unclear.
- Who
- A barbershop in Vlaardingen was targeted. The person or people responsible are not stated.
- What
- An explosion damaged the shop’s facade and blew out a window.
- When
- Around 23:00 the previous evening, according to the report published on 12 October 2026.
- Where
- A barbershop on Westhavenkade in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands.
- Why
- Not stated. Reports have speculated that earlier incidents may relate to unfair competition, but the cause of this explosion is unknown.
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The barbershop on Westhavenkade had been targeted by vandalism, including bricks thrown at its window.
An explosion damaged the barbershop’s facade and blew out a window.
- Location
- Westhavenkade, Vlaardingen
- Time
- Around 23:00 the previous evening
- Damage
- Facade damaged; a shop window blown out
- Previous incident
- Bricks were thrown at the shop’s window
Sources
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