A vehicle struck a police station in Brussels on Sunday afternoon, with authorities reporting no casualties at the scene in the Ixelles area, the capital region known for its diverse neighborhoods.
Initial statements from the Belgian agency indicate the incident may have been intentional. The hit occurred in front of a police station in the Laeken district, which lies to the northwest of central Brussels, drawing immediate attention from law enforcement and local officials.
In the ensuing moments, the driver was promptly apprehended by officers on duty and taken into custody for questioning as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The vehicle reportedly backed away after impact and then re-entered the parking lot, finally entering the front exterior of the station before completing a loop within the premises. The sequence appeared chaotic, drawing quick responses from on-site personnel and emergency responders who arrived to assess the extent of any damage.
Despite visible damage to the building and reports of structural strain around the point of impact, there were no injuries among staff inside the station, according to early assessments by the authorities and responding officers.
Brussels investigators, including prosecutors from the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office, have launched a formal inquiry to determine the causes and circumstances surrounding the incident. The investigation will examine potential motives, whether the event was premeditated, and any security lapses that may have contributed to the episode, with a view to establishing a clear chronology of events and guiding subsequent safety measures.