Brussels knife attacks
A suspect was arrested on December 26, 2025, in Brussels following a knife attack on December 24, 2025, that left one person severely injured. As of December 26, 2025, the suspect has been formally charged with attempted homicide and placed under an arrest warrant, and the victim is no longer in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported hearing "He has a knife!" and footage showed the assailant stabbing the victim multiple times. This incident follows previous knife attacks in Brussels, including one on October 11, 2025, near a pro-Palestinian protest, and another on April 10, 2024, on Boulevard Anspach that critically injured one person.
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December 2025 — 4 developments
The suspect arrested in connection with the knife attack has been formally charged with attempted homicide and placed under an arrest warrant.
The suspect arrested in connection with the knife attack has been formally charged with attempted homicide and placed under an arrest warrant.
A suspect has been arrested following the knife attack.
A suspect has been arrested following the knife attack. Additionally, the victim, who was severely injured, is now reported to be no longer in critical condition.
Eyewitnesses reportedly screamed "He has a knife!
Eyewitnesses reportedly screamed "He has a knife!" during the attack on December 24, 2025, and footage shows the assailant stabbing the victim multiple times on the ground.
A spokesperson for Brussels-Capital confirmed the incident.
A spokesperson for Brussels-Capital confirmed the incident.
October 2025 — 1 developments
A person was stabbed in central Brussels following a pro-Palestinian protest.
A person was stabbed in central Brussels following a pro-Palestinian protest. The victim was in critical condition, and while it is unclear if the victim or attacker were involved in the protest, organizers stated an unrelated individual attacked the crowd. An eyewitness reported an argument preceding the incident.
April 2024 — 1 developments
A stabbing on Boulevard Anspach near the Bourse in Brussels on April 10, 2024, left one person critically injured and another with minor injuries.
A stabbing on Boulevard Anspach near the Bourse in Brussels on April 10, 2024, left one person critically injured and another with minor injuries. Authorities stated that several suspects were involved but fled the scene before police arrived, and the motive is under investigation.
January 2023 — 1 developments
Three individuals were injured in a knife attack at a Brussels metro station near the European Commission on January 30, 2023.
Three individuals were injured in a knife attack at a Brussels metro station near the European Commission on January 30, 2023. One person sustained serious injuries, while two others had minor wounds. A 30-year-old male attacker was apprehended by police, and authorities indicated the incident was not related to terrorism.