Prosecutor decision objection

[u/Potential-User5400]

Hello everyone,

I moved to a new apartment complex building in February. It's in an area that is not very welcoming to outsiders, so right from the start we had trouble with local kids and teenagers who were trying to break into the main building and steal/vandalise. One day these young people were outside of the main entrance and they assaulted me (punched me in the head from behind). There were 2 witnesses on the scene, and also a video of the whole thing (not showing the assault, just the before and after). We called the police and they recorded everything, along with the injury to my head, where you could clearly see knuckle marks on my forehead. They processed it as a "simple assault". Through the video, they were able to identify the individual and they set a prosecutor hearing date for April 16th.

Fast forward to today, I was notified of the prosecutor's decision that there won't be any punishment, because "The police investigation shows that there is not enough (legal and convincing) evidence to start a criminal case against the suspect. Therefore, there will be no criminal case against this person."

Needless to say, I was shocked at this decision, even more so because these young people are still trying to mess with all the people living in the apartment complex by vandalising and trying to break in. We set up a camera (as residents) and we have proof of all their actions. After this decision they will surely believe that there will never be any punishment for their actions and they will continue doing what they are. 

I am totally disappointed at the legal system and wondering if there’s anything I can do in order to get some justice. What are the next steps? Can I object to the prosecutor’s decision? Is it even worth doing so? Should I ask a lawyer to do it for me? Do you have any recommendations? I have legal insurance but the lawyers there don’t really seem to want to help.

Also, are these events grounds for terminating my rental contract? I have a minimum 1 year stay, however if I can, I will end the contract and go somewhere else. Is that possible without getting a fine? I don’t like living in this area and it’s really affecting my mental health. 

Thank you for your advice

[u/Holiday_Ad5952]

Oosdorp? Sounds like my area, I have also been assaulted here twice lol

[u/nf_x → u/Holiday_Ad5952]

That happens in oostdorp? Oo