Former student threatens Bruges school, arrested after scare

Sarhan Basem
Credit: Celina Cazzetta

Bruges (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): On the 13th of September, a former student at Sint-Andreaslyceum in Sint-Kruis caused alarm by posting threatening videos online. The police were called, searched the school, and found no danger. The student was arrested for questioning.

On the 13th of September, before classes at Sint-Andreaslyceum in Sint-Kruis, there was a scare because a former student made threats online. He posted scary pictures and messages like “find me on the news,” which worried everyone. The students and teachers called the police, who quickly searched the school but found nothing dangerous. 

What happened at Sint-Andreaslyceum when a young man posted scary videos online?

A young man who used to go to Sint-Andreaslyceum in Sint-Kruis was on the school grounds early in the morning before classes. He made videos of the hallways and playground and shared them on social media with scary messages like “find me on the news.” This scared the students and staff, so they told the authorities. The police quickly went to the school and searched the whole area, including the places shown in the videos. It’s still not clear why the young man did this, but his posts worried a lot of people. He was taken in for questioning, and everything was handled without any problems.  No weapons or dangerous items were found during the search.  The police confirmed there was no danger, and the school was able to return to normal soon after.

The director sent an email to the parents saying, “This morning, there was a police operation near the school, and the police were also at our school. We understand this might have worried you, but the students were never in danger. We just want to keep you updated about what happened.”

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Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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