TC Charleroi – Seven years in prison required for attempted murder of his friend

Faced with justice, the attacker admitted the materiality of the facts, while contesting the intention of homicide. According to the civil party and the public prosecutor, the defendant was indeed motivated by homicidal intent at the time of his act. “There were three stabbings with a lethal weapon in lethal areas. This is nothing other than homicidal intent,” said deputy Vervaeren before requesting a seven-year prison sentence. against the suspect.

The man, aged around twenty, is a repeat offender and has already benefited from a suspended probationary period and a work sentence for acts of violence.

The defense is requesting a reclassification of attempted murder as assault and battery.

Judgment expected on February 5.