A man was injured in a brawl on the night of Tuesday to Wednesday in Anderlecht, the Brussels-Midi police zone (Anderlecht, Saint-Gilles, Forest) said on Wednesday. Shortly after, the same victim was also the target of gunshots, without being reached. His days are not in danger.
The facts occurred around 2 a.m. on the roadway of Ninove, up to the intersection with the avenue du Prince de Liège. According to the victim’s testimony, an altercation broke out in a cafe with several people. The man was injured during this brawl.
Shortly after, while he was near the establishment, several shots were fired, probably with a handgun. No projectile has reached it. The man was able to contact the rescue services himself, which transported him to the hospital to receive care. His injuries are light.
The author of the shots has not yet been identified. An investigation is underway to establish the precise circumstances of the facts and find the suspect (s).
