The assassination of Pim Fortuyn
It has been 20 years since one of the most controversial politicians in Europe, Pim Fortuyn, was assassinated. TV journalist Dave Abspoel was one of the first people on the scene.
It has been 20 years since one of the most controversial politicians in Europe was assassinated just days before a general election. On 6 May 2002, Pim Fortuyn was shot dead by an animal rights activist because of his anti-Islamic views.
It was the first time a Dutch politician had been murdered since the 17th century. TV journalist Dave Abspoel was one of the first people on the scene. He has been sharing his memories with Matt Pintus.
(Photo: Pim Fortuyn pictured in 2002. Credit: Getty Images)
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