A person was stabbed after the conclusion of a pro-Palestinian protest in central Brussels on Sunday night, European media and local police confirmed.
It is unclear if the victim, who is currently in critical condition, or the attacker had any involvement in the pro-Palestinian demonstration, according to Euro News.
The organizers of the march stated that “an unknown individual, unrelated to the event, entered the crowd and attacked protesters,” according to HLN.
An eyewitness told De Standaard that two people were seen in an argument which escalated into a physical confrontation. The victim was reportedly first punched and then stabbed.
“At least one injured person was taken to the hospital. We are awaiting updates,” the organizers added. “The organizers of the march regret this attack, which had nothing to do with the event itself. The march brought together several hundred people, who marched peacefully and in solidarity from Molenbeek to the Brussels Stock Exchange.”
The Brussels Capital Ixelles police zone confirmed a suspect was arrested.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration in Belgium
The event, organized by the group the Popular March for Liberation and Return, called for a complete boycott of Israeli products and companies across Belgium, according to a post from the group’s Instagram.
The march also demanded a complete release of every Palestinian “political prisoner” held by Israel. It is unclear if this includes prisoners convicted of terrorism offences.
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