The Azeri ambassador to NATO and his wife have been mugged while they were walking down a street in an upmarket area of Brussels. The daily ‘Het Nieuwsblad’ reports that the couple were robbed on the Louizalaan on Monday afternoon. The Brussels public prosecutor’s office confirms that an incident took place on the Louizalaan, but for time being will not give any further details nor reveal the identity of the victims.
‘Het Nieuwsblad’ reports that the ambassador and his wife were walking on the Louizalaan in uptown Brussels when they were approached from behind two assailants. One of the assailant is reported to have been carrying a revolver. The ambassador and his wife were reportedly pistol-whipped on the back of their heads. The ambassador’s wife reportedly suffered severely bleeding.
‘Het Nieuwsblad’ reports that the muggers stole two Rolex watches with a combined value of 90,000 euro. After the incident, the couple were taken to hospital for treatment on their injuries.
The Brussels public prosecutor’s office confirms that an investigation is under way but is unable to provide any further information at this stage. It also will not yet confirm the identity of the victims.