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Shots fired at barbershop in Vlaardingen; no one injured
Shots were fired at a barbershop on Liesveld in Vlaardingen, a town in the Netherlands, at about 1 a.m.
No one was injured, and no one has been arrested.
This is the latest in a series of incidents involving barbershops in the town.
The previous Sunday night, an explosion blew out a shop window.
The incidents may be linked to a so-called barbershop war, though the reason for the attacks is not clear.
One theory is that the targeted barbers charge less than usual for haircuts, creating unfair competition.
Police have not announced an arrest or a confirmed motive.
Shots were fired at a barbershop on Liesveld in Vlaardingen at around 01:00, according to police.
No one was injured, and no arrests had been made.
The incident was the latest in a series involving barbershops in the Dutch city.
The motive is unclear, though there has been speculation about unfair competition.
- Who
- Not stated. No one was injured.
- What
- Shots were fired at a barbershop.
- When
- Around 01:00.
- Where
- A barbershop on Liesveld in Vlaardingen.
- Why
- The motive is unclear. Unfair competition has been suggested as a possible factor in attacks on barbershops.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
An explosive blew out a shop window in Vlaardingen.
Shots were fired at a barbershop on Liesveld.
- Location
- Liesveld, Vlaardingen
- Time
- Around 01:00
- Injuries
- None
- Arrests
- None reported