In addition to an investigation into attempted murder and prohibited possession of weapons, the prosecution requested a psychiatric assessment of the suspect.
Monday around 10:00 a.m., a 29-year-old man approached two soldiers who were guarding the entrance to the building at number 16 rue de la Loi in Brussels, where the federal government is headquartered. “As he approached, he made incoherent remarks and took out a knife,” explained the Brussels prosecutor’s office on Tuesday.
Foiled attack at 16 rue de la Loi: the 28-year-old suspect suffers from psychological problems and had already been arrested in front of the American embassy
-“The soldiers intervened quickly. They convinced the suspect to put down his knife and got him to surrender without further resistance. They then managed to subdue him. No one was injured during this incident,” he said. continued the office of the King’s Prosecutor.
“A patrol from the Brussels-Capital Ixelles police zone which was in the surrounding area deprived the suspect of his liberty. The man was first taken to hospital for a check-up, then transferred to the police station to be questioned,” he said.
