Belgian authorities said Friday that the only attacker who killing one Another police officer was wounded in Stab attack It was on anti-terrorism list of potential extremists.
The Belgian suspect, who have served six Years in prison for commonLegal crimes, I went to a police station at dawn on Thursday to express hate for them, but he can’t be arrested before he stabs him attack on Two police officers that evening.
“The man was on The list of OCAD,” Federal Prosecuting Judge Eric van der Sypt said, referring to organization Who assesses terrorist threats in Belgium.
Van der Sypt said the suspect shouted “Allahu Akbar,” the Arabic phrase for “God is greatDuring the stabbing attack that normally occurred busy Brussels Nord Station just After the evening rush hour.
The suspect was born in Yassin M in Brussels in 1990. owner commonLaw crimes behind Between 2013 and 2019.
On Friday, he faced shipment of “murder and try murder In a terrorist context,” van der Sypt said.
A spokeswoman for the Public Prosecutor in Brussels, Sarah Durant, said the suspect did so made “Not apart” during the discussion with officers hours Before attack. Since he voluntarily asked for Myself helpwas not arrested and was instead Sent to the hospital, he left soon after, after.
After the stabbing, another police officer shot and wounded the suspect who They rushed to the scene. the condition of The attacker was not revealed, but authorities said he remained in hospital on Friday and could not be questioned.
Belgian authorities have kept the overall terrorist threat level at two out of a possible Four, meaning risk of a attack It was “average”.
Belgian Prime Minister Alexandre de Krue posted message of Condolences family and friends of The dead officer.
Our police officers risk their lives every day ensure The safety of Our citizens.” “Today’s tragedy shows this once again. “
Home Secretary Annelies Verlinden said it was in Call with The mayor of Brussels and the chief of police and security services to coordinate the response to attack.
Such violence against our people She said.
The authorities came under immediate criticism for Do not arrest the suspect when made His initial threats to the police early Thursday, but Durant said the procedures stipulated that he must be taken by police to the hospital because he requested for Myself help Himself.
“The police stayed there until the hospital staff took over she said. few hours Later, when the police checked on his whereabouts,” the person seemed to have left the hospital.”
The attack touched the nerve in nation was hit several attacks in The past A decade, including suicide bombings in In 2016, 32 people were killed people Hundreds were injured more in Subway and airport Brussels.
