Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper): A young boy threatened a cashier and attacked a store employee on Cornels Petersstraat, prompting police intervention. The boy was arrested nearby.
On 18th October around 1:00 PM, a young boy entered a store on Cornels Petersstraat, and he reportedly threatened the cashier and then attacked a store employee. It has been said that the serious nature of the incident prompted witnesses to call for help, leading to the police being alerted to the situation.
What led to the arrest of a young boy after a store attack in Vilvoorde?
Officers from the VIMA police zone, which covers Vilvoorde and Mechelen, acted quickly. They arrested the boy just a short distance from the store. This incident has shocked the local community. After the attack, the cashier went to the hospital for a check-up and treatment. The incident shook her, but early reports said she did not have any serious injuries. she is expected to improve soon.
The police and medical teams responded quickly, which helped manage the situation. However, the emotional impact on the cashier and store staff may last for a while. The authorities are still looking into what happened during the attack.
