Investigation underway after body discovered in Antwerp park

Lailuma Sadid
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Antwerp (The Brussels Morning Newspaper): A man’s body was discovered in Stadspark, Antwerp around 6 p.m. last night on 21st August. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death which may involve foul play. The area remains closed for evidence collection.

Last night on 21st August around 6 p.m. a man’s body was discovered in Stadspark in Antwerp. Police and forensic teams quickly arrived at the scene to investigate. The area has been closed off to ensure safety and preserve any potential evidence. Currently the circumstances surrounding the man’s death remain unclear as authorities work to determine what happened. A thorough investigation is underway including evidence collection to establish the cause of death and any possible connections. Police have not yet released further information but updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

What happened in Antwerp’s Stadspark last night?

Yesterday evening around 6 p.m. an unknown man’s body was found in Stadspark in Antwerp. When the police and forensic teams arrived they secured the area to investigate. Early signs suggest that he might have been a victim of a violent crime. The authorities haven’t confirmed who he is or shared specific details about how he died yet.

Because of the evidence found the Antwerp public prosecutor has asked for an investigating judge to take charge of the case. The investigation is just starting and forensic and police teams are working to gather information and find out how the man died. The park is still closed while the authorities do their work and they will share updates as more information comes in.

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Lailuma Sadid is a former diplomat in the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Embassy to the kingdom of Belgium, in charge of NATO. She attended the NATO Training courses and speakers for the events at NATO H-Q in Brussels, and also in Nederland, Germany, Estonia, and Azerbaijan. Sadid has is a former Political Reporter for Pajhwok News Agency, covering the London, Conference in 2006 and Lisbon summit in 2010.
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