IN Antwerp happened knife attack during demonstrations in support of the Kurdspassing near Operaplein square. As a result of the incident six people were injured.
The incident happened while a protest was in full swing near one of the most central and lively areas of the city. Eyewitnesses report scenes of panic: people were leaving the scene in a hurry; tension and chaos.
?Unknown attackers assaulted pro-SDF Kurds who protest in Antwerp city of Belgium. 6 wounded, 2 of them in critical condition. pic.twitter.com/EnyqZYJHwJ
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?? 6 STABBED AT ANTWERP KURDISH RALLY, 2 ARRESTED?
At least six people were injured, two critically, after attackers targeted a pro-Kurdish demonstration in Antwerp’s Opera Square on Thursday evening.
Police arrested two suspects who allegedly infiltrated the crowd… pic.twitter.com/9I5tS1FYNJ
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According to local authorities, six people were stabbedwhile two are in critical condition and continue to fight for life in the hospital. The rest received more minor injuries and were promptly provided with medical care.
There were Large emergency forces were immediately dispatchedwho provided first aid for victims and ensured their transportation to medical facilities.
Armed police officers detained four suspectsand the area around the square was cordoned off for security reasons.
The investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement find out exact motives for the attackas well as the circumstances under which it occurred.
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