Girl burned in face after bullying

Developing StoryLast updated MAR 6
SUMMARY

On January 20, 2026, in Molenbeek, 14-year-old Camilia was severely beaten and had her face burned with a lighter by a group of eight individuals, including four girls, following months of bullying. As of March 6, 2026, Camilia remains deeply traumatized, and her mother has criticized the inaction of institutions regarding the incident. Belgian authorities launched an official investigation on January 21, 2026, after Camilia's mother filed a complaint, and the GO! school group is conducting an internal inquiry. A meeting between Camilia's mother and the mayor of Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Christian Lamouline, was scheduled for January 23, 2026, to discuss the aggression and bullying.

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2026

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In Molenbeek, 14-year-old Camilia was severely beaten and burned in the face by a group of eight individuals after months of bullying. Three weeks after the violent ambush, Camilia remains deeply traumatized, and her mother has denounced the inaction of institutions. The incident escalated on January 20th, with four girls allegedly using a lighter to burn her face after she fell to the ground.

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The investigation into the attack is ongoing, with no public announcements of arrests or charges made as of this date.

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The victim's mother speaks out to the press, sharing Camilia's ordeal and emphasizing the need for justice and better protection against bullying.

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News of the attack breaks in Belgian media, including Bruzz and Sudinfo, drawing widespread public attention and concern.

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A meeting has been scheduled between the mayor of Sint-Agatha-Berchem, Christian Lamouline, and Camilia's mother to discuss the aggression and bullying.

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The GO! school group has launched an internal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack on Camilia, confirming they were informed by her mother and are cooperating with police. It was also revealed that the attack followed months of bullying, including an earlier assault in October, after Camilia rejected a boy's advances at a previous school.

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Belgian authorities launch an official investigation into the incident, treating it as a serious criminal matter.

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Camilia's mother files an official complaint with the police regarding the brutal assault and the history of bullying.

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Camilia loses consciousness due to the pain, and the attackers flee the scene before she regains awareness.

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During the attack, Camilia is severely beaten, and four girls use a lighter to burn her face, causing second-degree burns. She also sustains a possible stab wound to her calf.

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After school in Molenbeek, Camilia is targeted by a group of teenagers and pursued into an alley.

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Camilia's mother has accused the management of her daughter's previous school of failing to intervene in earlier bullying incidents, allegedly to avoid "making waves."

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2026

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