Man stabbed by neighbour in Molenbeek

Man stabbed by neighbour in Molenbeek
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A neighbourhood dispute turned ugly resulted a man being stabbed in the chest by his neighbour on Sunday afternoon in the Brussels commune of Molenbeek-Saint-Jean.

The Brussels Public Prosecutor's Office has confirmed that the incident occurred on Boulevard Louis Mettewie, when the victim, accompanied by another person, entered his neighbour's house with a crowbar.

The assailant then stabbed the victim, who had to be taken to the hospital, although his life is not considered to be in danger.

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The occupant of the residence was arrested and charged with attempted murder before the charge was changed to assault and battery.

An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.


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