The Brussels-West police zone, to which the vehicle belonged, has declined to comment, referring inquiries to the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office. A spokesperson noted the police zone is a “concerned party” in the case
According to witness accounts cited by the League, the police formed a perimeter around activists gathered at Jean Rey square, subsequently forcing them to join another group engaged in civil disobedience on Rue Belliard. This forced amalgamation of the two protest groups led to an atmosphere of tension and confrontation.
Riot police clashed with demonstrators, deploying tear gas and water cannons to quell the unrest that saw the entryway to a subway station set ablaze in a tumultuous display of anger
The officials assert that sustained and expanded efforts are essential to quell unrest in their respective municipalities. They advocate for the reallocation of the majority of the zone's police force to these critical areas, citing it as pivotal to restoring tranquility
The operation, executed on Sunday, saw the arrest of three minors in their "late teens" and an adult aged 18 in coordinated raids across Brussels, Ninove, Charleroi, and Liege
