Ixelles (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In late June 2025, a 71-year-old undocumented man was arrested in Ixelles, Brussels, for allegedly trying to spike a woman’s drink. A café worker spotted it on camera.
In late June 2025, a man was arrested in Ixelles, a municipality in Brussels. He’s suspected of trying to drug a woman at a local café. The incident happened on the evening of June 26, 2025. The man and the woman were at the bar, seemingly enjoying drinks together.
They mentioned that the woman left the bar, possibly to use the restroom or take a call. During this time, the man allegedly poured an unknown liquid into her drink. The café’s security cameras recorded his actions. The woman didn’t drink the tainted beverage.
What happened during the drink-spiking attempt in Ixelles?
After the incident, police were called and arrested the man. The man is 71 years old and doesn’t have permission to live in Belgium. He was questioned and brought before a judge in Brussels, who decided to keep him in custody. The Brussels prosecutor is investigating. They are trying to find out what the liquid is and if it is dangerous.
The Brussels prosecutor mentioned that the man could be charged with trying to harm someone. This case is concerning because of rising worries about drink spiking in Belgium’s nightlife. It has caused people to call for more safety measures in bars and clubs.
