Antwerp –
Unknown persons detonated an explosive on Tuesday evening in Edward Pecherstraat, a side street of Kasteelstraat in Antwerp South. Two suspects managed to flee. The police started an investigation.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:40 AM
The incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. A loud bang startled the area around the Waterpoort in Antwerp South. The emergency services immediately rushed to the scene. “According to the initial findings, the explosion caused minor damage to the front door of a building in the street and to a car,” confirms police spokesperson Wouter Bruyns.
A police team that was making observations in the area shortly after the incident noticed two suspects. “The chase was immediately started across the Quays,” says Bruyns. “The suspects eventually managed to escape and are being traced further.”
Police set up a perimeter and started an investigation. “All avenues are being investigated. The context and circumstances in which the facts took place are part of that further investigation,” Bruyns said. The judicial lab and demining service Dovo arrive on site. No one was injured.
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