The West Flemish prosecutor’s office reports that a 30-year-old has been seriously injured in a stabbing in the centre of Bruges. A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The stabbing took place on Saturday at around 4pm on the Waalsestraat, not far from the Koningin Astrid Park in Bruges City Centre. The man that was stabbed sustained serious injuries in the stabbing. However, his condition is not described as being life-threatening.
His is reported to have been to the home of his ex-partner to collect something. While there he reportedly began arguing with his ex-girlfriend’s new partner, who allegedly stabbed him with a knife.
A 34-year-old man has been detained and questioned. The prosecutor’s office is investigating the precise circumstances surrounding the incident.