A 14-year-old boy arrested for planning to attack a mosque

“The Brussels public prosecutor’s office was informed on Wednesday, on the basis of declassified confidential information, that a minor who adheres to the far-right movement was planning to commit an attack against a mosque this Friday, January 24, 2025, the day of prayer and crowds in mosques”, communicated the prosecution.

Planned attack foiled in Belgium: three teenagers arrested in France

“In view of the elements available to the prosecution, an investigation was opened on Thursday and a search took place at dawn at the suspect’s home. He was arrested and placed in a Public Youth Protection Institution (IPPJ) in a closed environment was required,” said the Prosecutor’s Office.