On Thursday, January 16, 2024, at 21:15, emergency services received a report of a stabbing incident in a car on Commerswerveweg. A 67-year-old man from Aalst (B) was found seriously injured in the car. Despite immediate medical assistance, he died. A female witness was present. The suspect, who was also in the car, fled the scene.
Arrest
Assistance was immediately requested via Burgernet and social media for the arrest of the suspect. After some time, he was spotted on Oostburgsestraat in Zuidzande. The 44-year-old suspect from Knokke Heist (B) was arrested immediately. An investigation was initiated at the car, and witnesses were interviewed. The suspect has been detained at the station and will remain in custody for now. He will be presented to the examining magistrate on Monday.