Police have issued an appeal to help them apprehend the killer of a homeless man that was stabbed to death in the centre of Brussels on Saturday.
Police appeal for information after homeless man is killed near to Brussels Opera House
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At around 11.40pm on Saturday there was a violent altercation between two homeless men not far from the De Munt opera house in the centre of Brussels. One of the men sustained multiple stab wounds and died of his injuries.
His assailant fled on foot towards the Anspachlaan. He is described as being between 40 and 50 years of age, of stocky build and with short dark hair. At the time of the stabbing, he was wearing black clothing and carrying a large black backpack.
If you recognise him or know of his whereabouts please contact the police via the email address opsporingen@police.belgium.eu or by calling the freephone number 0800 30300.