A 53-year-old man who took his ex-girlfriend hostage was arrested on Friday evening in Roeselare and will face an examining magistrate for an attempted assassination prevention charge, as confirmed by the Kortrijk division of the West Flanders prosecution on Saturday. Around thirty people from various homes in the area were evacuated by the police as a precaution. The suspect was caught around 11 pm. The West Flanders prosecutor’s office stated on Saturday that the man, who is being held for burglary, unlawful deprivation of liberty, and attempted murder of his ex-girlfriend, will be presented to an examining magistrate. The ex-partner was injured in the ordeal, but her life is not in danger.
The author of the hostage-taking on Friday evening in Roeselare will be presented to an examining magistrate for a prevention of an assassination attempt, indicated on Saturday the Kortrijk division of the West Flanders prosecution. The suspect, a 53-year-old man, had forced his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend.
As a precaution, the police had proceeded Friday evening to the evacuation of about thirty people coming from several houses of the district. The suspect was finally apprehended around 11:00 p.m.
The 50-year-old will be presented to an examining magistrate, the West Flanders prosecutor’s office announced on Saturday morning. The man is suspected not only of burglary and unlawful deprivation of liberty, but also of the attempted murder of his ex-partner. The woman was injured in the incident, but her life is not in danger.
The incident in Roeselare on Friday evening was a tense situation for all involved, but thankfully it was resolved with no further harm done. The suspect will now face justice for his actions and the victims can work towards healing from the trauma they experienced. It’s important to remember that violence and intimidation have no place in our communities, and we must all strive to create a safer and more peaceful society. Let this serve as a reminder to always look out for each other and to speak out against any behavior that puts anyone at risk.