A suspect that had been detained for questioning in connection with last Thursday’s stabbing at the Saint Peter’s Hospital in Brussels has now been formally arrested by the examining magistrate in charge of the case. He has been charged with attempted manslaughter and carrying a utensil that he used as a weapon. The news that the suspect has now been charged was confirmed by the Brussels public prosecutor's office on Monday afternoon.
Last Thursday, two staff members of St Peter's Hospital were injured after a patient stabbed them. One of them sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to intensive care.
The assailant was detained at the scene. He has since been questioned and on Monday the examining magistrate assigned to the case formally arrested and charged the man with attempted manslaughter and carrying a utensil that he used as a weapon.
The victim most badly injured in the attack underwent surgery on Friday and is now on the mend.