The man entered the restaurant on the Dorpsplein around 11:20 p.m. and demanded money.
That failed due to the performance of a number of guests. They held the man until police arrived. “Due to the decisive action of a number of guests, the man was overpowered,” says a police spokesman.
Dozens of people
There were dozens of people in the restaurant at the time of the robbery. Victim support has been called in for them. “A lot of people have seen it happen. Something like that of course makes a big impression.”
The man was arrested and taken to the police station. The firearm has been seized and it is being investigated whether it is a real or fake weapon, according to the police. There was no shooting.
