Amsterdam Police Confirm Pattern of Harassment as 62-Year-Old Woman Spat on by Fatbike Rider
Amsterdam authorities have confirmed a disturbing incident in which a 62-year-old woman was spat in the face by a youth riding a fatbike. The attack, which occurred on Thursday, April 3, 2026, in the Amsterdam-Oost district, is part of a growing trend of harassment targeting women in the Dutch capital.
The victim, identified as Anne, described the encounter as a deeply degrading experience. „Ik voelde me zo vernederd. Het stonk zó erg,” she stated, noting that the smell was particularly overwhelming. This incident underscores a rising concern regarding public safety and the vulnerability of older residents in the city’s public spaces.
According to police, What we have is not an isolated event. Over the past several months, multiple women in Amsterdam have reported similar experiences of intimidation and being spat on by youths operating fatbikes. The recurring nature of these attacks has sparked urgent calls for increased law enforcement and stricter oversight to protect citizens from such harassment.
