(Brussels Times) The federal prosecutor has demanded a ten-year prison sentence for a man being prosecuted for attempted murder with a terrorist motive, among other charges.
On the evening of 17 January, a 35-year-old man from Borgerhout recklessly drove his car at high speed through Antwerp’s city centre, running a red light at the junction of Rooseveltplaats and Van Ertbornstraat.
A pedestrian crossing the street narrowly managed to jump out of the way.
He continued his dangerous journey through various streets, including Stadspark, Paleisstraat, and Brederodestraat.
He drove on bicycle and pedestrian paths at speeds of up to 50 to 60 kilometres per hour, endangering numerous people. Police eventually stopped him on the Singel near Konijnenwei.
