Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): On December 29, 2024, around 1:35 a.m. in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels, some people shot fireworks at two police cars. No one was injured. The police are looking for the suspects and asking the community for help to keep emergency workers safe, especially with New Year’s Eve coming up.
Early Sunday morning on 29 December, there was an incident in the Versailles area of Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels. Around 1:35 a.m., some unknown individuals shot fireworks at two police cars. This incident, reported by BRUZZ and confirmed by local police, shows the dangers emergency workers face in certain neighborhoods. No one was injured, and the police vehicles were not damaged, even though it could have been serious. The suspects ran away, and so far, no one has been arrested.
What measures are being taken to protect emergency workers from fireworks attacks?
This attack happens at a time when police and firefighters have been asking people to respect emergency services. They made this appeal before the busy New Year’s Eve celebrations, stressing the need to protect those who ensure public safety. They mentioned that incidents like this highlight how risky it can be for emergency workers, even during normal patrols. The use of fireworks, which can lead to serious injuries and damage, adds to the worry.
It has been said that this incident shows that some people are not treating police and emergency workers well. Attacks like this can be dangerous and make it hard for them to keep them safe. The police are still trying to find who did this and are asking the community to help stop such things from happening and to keep everyone safe.