Youth violence and assaults in Molenbeek
A 14-year-old girl was assaulted in Molenbeek on January 20, 2026, sustaining burns to her face and a stab wound, with police investigating the incident as part of a broader pattern of youth aggression in the area. As of April 2, 2026, authorities are seeking public information regarding the assault, which reportedly involved acid, a lighter, and a stab wound. This incident follows a March 24, 2026, stabbing at a party in Molenbeek that hospitalized three young people, and a March 18, 2026, attack where a 14-year-old boy sustained second-degree burns. The Molenbeek Public Social Welfare Centre has reported 30 cases of verbal or physical aggression since the beginning of 2025, highlighting an ongoing issue of youth violence.
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April 2026 — 1 developments
Police are investigating an assault on a 14-year-old girl in Molenbeek on January 20, 2026, where she allegedly sustained burns to her face and a stab wound.
Police are investigating an assault on a 14-year-old girl in Molenbeek on January 20, 2026, where she allegedly sustained burns to her face and a stab wound. The incident occurred after school hours, and authorities are seeking information from the public. This incident is part of a broader pattern of aggression reported in the area.
March 2026 — 4 developments
A 15-year-old was severely injured in a stabbing incident at a party in Molenbeek on Saturday night, resulting in three young people being hospitalized.
A 15-year-old was severely injured in a stabbing incident at a party in Molenbeek on Saturday night, resulting in three young people being hospitalized. The perpetrator, also a minor, sustained a stab wound. The Molenbeek Public Social Welfare Centre has reported 30 cases of verbal or physical aggression since the beginning of 2025.
A 14-year-old boy sustained second-degree burns to his face after being attacked by a group of teenagers in Molenbeek.
A 14-year-old boy sustained second-degree burns to his face after being attacked by a group of teenagers in Molenbeek. The victim's mother has filed a police report, and an investigation is underway. The attack reportedly occurred after the boy had been harassed by the same group in October of the previous year.
A 14-year-old girl in Molenbeek was severely burned on her face by a group of eight teenagers on Jan…
A 14-year-old girl in Molenbeek was severely burned on her face by a group of eight teenagers on January 20th, using a lighter and fuel after she reportedly rejected a classmate's advances. Her mother believes it was an attempted murder, and the victim has allegedly attempted suicide due to the trauma, with the suspects still at large.
A 14-year-old girl was ambushed in an alley in Molenbeek, beaten, and burned on the face with a lighter by four other girls.
A 14-year-old girl was ambushed in an alley in Molenbeek, beaten, and burned on the face with a lighter by four other girls. Her mother has filed a complaint, and an investigation is underway. This attack follows a period of bullying against the victim.
February 2026 — 2 developments
A judicial investigation for attempted murder has been launched following a severe burning incident involving a 15-year-old during a youth altercation in Anderlecht.
A judicial investigation for attempted murder has been launched following a severe burning incident involving a 15-year-old during a youth altercation in Anderlecht. Three juvenile suspects have been detained, including a 16-year-old placed in a secure facility and a 14-year-old who voluntarily surrendered.
A third suspect, aged 15, has surrendered to police in connection with the attempted murder of a teenager who was seriously injured in a fight involving several youths.
A third suspect, aged 15, has surrendered to police in connection with the attempted murder of a teenager who was seriously injured in a fight involving several youths. This brings the total number of juvenile suspects detained to three. The investigation is ongoing.
January 2026 — 8 developments
The 14-year-old victim was reportedly splattered with acid during the attack, a new detail not previously disclosed alongside burns from a lighter and a stab wound.
The 14-year-old victim was reportedly splattered with acid during the attack, a new detail not previously disclosed alongside burns from a lighter and a stab wound.
A 14-year-old girl named Camilia was attacked by a group of teenagers in Molenbeek, suffering second-degree burns to her face from a lighter and a stab wound to her calf.
A 14-year-old girl named Camilia was attacked by a group of teenagers in Molenbeek, suffering second-degree burns to her face from a lighter and a stab wound to her calf. The incident, which left her unconscious, is reportedly a continuation of previous altercations.
The 14-year-old victim had changed schools at the beginning of January due to bullying at her previous school in Sint-Agatha-Berchem.
The 14-year-old victim had changed schools at the beginning of January due to bullying at her previous school in Sint-Agatha-Berchem. The attack involved approximately ten young people.
Camilia's mother claims that the boy she had previously rejected was the one who ordered the aggression against her daughter.
Camilia's mother claims that the boy she had previously rejected was the one who ordered the aggression against her daughter.
A formal complaint has been filed regarding the attack on 14-year-old Camilia in Molenbeek.
A formal complaint has been filed regarding the attack on 14-year-old Camilia in Molenbeek.
An internal investigation has been launched following the attack on Camilia, and the organizing body of her former school, GO!
An internal investigation has been launched following the attack on Camilia, and the organizing body of her former school, GO! scholengroep Brussel, confirmed its awareness of the aggression.
Police have opened an investigation into the attack on 14-year-old Camilia, who was beaten and burned by a group of teenagers.
Police have opened an investigation into the attack on 14-year-old Camilia, who was beaten and burned by a group of teenagers.
The attack on 14-year-old Camilia, which occurred on January 20, involved a dozen youths and stemmed…
The attack on 14-year-old Camilia, which occurred on January 20, involved a dozen youths and stemmed from bullying that began at her previous school after she rejected a boy's advances. Her mother has criticized the former school for its inaction regarding the harassment.
November 2023 — 1 developments
Police are investigating an assault in Molenbeek where a 19-year-old man was critically injured by a group of youths on November 1, 2023.
Police are investigating an assault in Molenbeek where a 19-year-old man was critically injured by a group of youths on November 1, 2023. The victim sustained multiple head injuries and was hospitalized in critical condition. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 14-year-old girl was reportedly burned in the face by teenagers.