16-year-old stabbed to death in Antwerp

16-year-old stabbed to death in Antwerp
Police activity at the scene of a stabbing incident at the Wapenstilstandlaan in Berchem, Antwerp, Wednesday 21 December 2022. A 16-year-old boy has died after being stabbed this morning. Credit: Jonas Roosens / Belga

A 16-year-old boy died of his wounds after being stabbed in the Antwerp district of Berchem on Wednesday morning, local police said.

The incident took place at around 07:30. Witnesses said that they saw a group of young people following the victim. They then alerted the police. The perpetrator of the attacks has still not been found.

The victim was initially in a serious condition, before later dying of his wounds, authorities say.

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An investigation to determine the identity of the attacker and the circumstances behind the incident are currently underway. A Federal Police crime lab is currently on the scene of the crime.


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