Neighbourhood conflict results in stabbing in Antwerp

Neighbourhood conflict results in stabbing in Antwerp
Social housing apartments in the Luchtbal neighbourhood. Credit: Belga

A 25-year-old man was severely injured in a stabbing attack on Friday night in the Luchtbal neighbourhood of Antwerp.

The victim was taken to hospital in a critical condition. Police have arrested a 55-year-old suspect.

The altercation occurred around 19:45 in the hallway of an apartment building on Hondurasstraat, Antwerp. “The 25-year-old man suffered multiple stab wounds,” stated local police spokesperson Kim Bastiaens. The victim was in a life-threatening condition when transported to the hospital but is now out of danger.

The police suspect arrested is 55 years old. “The events are believed to be related to a neighbourhood conflict,” added Bastiaens.

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