A 47-year-old Dutch national has been ordered detained for 14 more days to allow police to complete investigations into his case. He was arrested after assaulting his girlfriend and attacking officers at Diani Police Station. The court granted the prosecution's request to ensure the probe is not compromised.
The Dutch national was arrested at Boma Banda Cottage in Diani following reports of violent conduct. Preliminary reports indicated he assaulted his girlfriend before the cottage contacted authorities over a public disturbance. Separately, he also assaulted officers at Diani Police Station, an offence being investigated alongside the others.
In Thursday's court proceedings on October 30, 2025, Senior Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions (SADPP) Rosemary Nandi successfully applied for a custodial order, arguing that detectives needed more time to complete investigations into multiple offences. The 47-year-old is under investigation for assault, malicious damage to property, resisting arrest, and drug-related charges.
“The allegations are serious in nature, and investigations are ongoing in multiple directions,” Ms. Nandi said, adding that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) remained committed to pursuing justice “regardless of the suspect’s nationality.”
Subsequently, Senior Resident Magistrate Joy Mutimba granted the 14-day detention order, allowing police to hold the Dutchman at Port Police Station until investigations are complete. The matter is set for mention on November 13 to confirm progress and determine next steps.
On Wednesday, the suspect attempted to publicly plead his case by issuing an apology before claiming the assault on his lover was because she allegedly stole from him. The Dutchman also claimed to be suffering from psychosis, hence his episode at the police station. There was pressure on authorities to deport the Dutchman after videos emerged of him abusing police officers. Meanwhile, authorities in the coast have intensified crackdowns on foreign nationals suspected of engaging in criminal activities, especially in tourism hotspots like Lamu, Malindi and Diani.