Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Antwerp Mayor Bart De Wever will monitor 47 young offenders under house arrest on New Year’s Eve to ensure safety. This aims to prevent disturbances during the city’s busiest night.
Antwerp’s mayor, Bart De Wever, has promised to take strong measures to ensure a safe New Year’s Eve for everyone. His team plans to utilize all available resources to prevent issues and maintain order during this busy night. They will focus on identifying troublemakers, particularly those with a history of causing problems. These efforts aim to allow residents to enjoy the celebrations without concerns about safety or disruptions.
How is Antwerp managing young offenders on New Year’s Eve?
A big part of the city’s plan is to monitor young offenders who are under house arrest for serious crimes. While officials don’t share details about these individuals, they say these young people have caused major problems before. To ensure they follow the rules, police will check on them regularly on New Year’s Eve to ensure they stay home.
New Year’s Eve is the busiest night for emergency services in Antwerp and other cities, because of fireworks, large crowds, and some troublemakers. Illegal fireworks and vandalism are common, putting extra pressure on public services during this time.
