Knife attack near Bancontact in Seraing: suspect arrested
During the night of 4 to 5 September, a man threatened two people with a knife at the exit of a cash machine in Seraing. The victims resisted and kept their money.
Attempted armed robbery at the exit of a Bancontact in Seraing
During the night of 4 to 5 September, two people were heading to a Bancontact cash machine in Seraing when a man born in 2003 approached them as they were leaving, knife in hand, according to DHnet. The individual intended to rob them of the money they had just withdrawn.
The two victims did not give in. An altercation broke out, blows were exchanged and one of them was wounded by the suspect. Despite the assault, the two people managed to flee while keeping their money.
Thanks to the description provided by the victims, the authorities quickly found the man. He is already known to the justice system for acts of violence. During his arrest, police did not, however, find any knife on him.
Source: DHnet