At the request of an investigating judge, the federal police have issued an appeal for witnesses in connection with a fatal brawl that occurred at the end of June along the Brussels Canal.
The fight broke out for unclear reasons on Rue des Loups at about 7.30 a.m. on 26 June, between four individuals, before continuing to the Veeweyde Quay in Anderlecht.
During the altercation, two people fell into the water. One managed to reach the bank safely, while the other was found dead at around 10:40 a.m.
The police are looking for anyone who witnessed the fight or has information about it. They are also trying to identify two witnesses captured on surveillance cameras in Rue des Loups. The first is a stocky, dark-skinned man with a beard. He was talking on the phone, wearing a white T-shirt, dark trousers, and white trainers, and carried a black backpack and white umbrella.
The second witness is of medium height, dressed in a dark jacket, dark trousers, and white trainers. He had a black umbrella and a blue bag with white patterns. This person was seen turning back several times towards the group involved in the altercation after passing by them.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant information is urged to contact the investigators at avisderecherche@police.belgium.eu or via the free number 0800/30.300.
