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A person has been stabbed in the wake of a pro-Palestinian demonstration in central Brussels and is in critical condition, local media reported on Sunday evening. The Brussels Capital Ixelles police zone has confirmed that a person was stabbed in the centre of the capital.
Ilse Van de Keere, spokesperson for the Brussels Capital Ixelles police zone, told Het Laatse Nieuws: “One person was taken to hospital in critical condition. A suspect was arrested.”
This afternoon, dozens of people had gathered at Zaterdagplein, near top tourist spot Place Saint Catherine to show their support for Gaza.
It is unclear at this moment whether the victim was a passer-by or taking part in the demonstration, and no information has been released about possible motives.
Our journalists are working on this story and will update it as soon as more information becomes available.