Belgian punches several times in the face of an officer during an arrest in Spaubeek Inland

The Belgian was checked by police on Wednesday morning at the exit of the A76 in Spaubeek. The officers smelled a cannabis smell and then found an unknown amount of hemp in the vehicle. The man was subsequently arrested.

However, the Belgian managed to escape on foot. A short chase followed, during which the suspect and one of the officers ended up in the bushes at the bottom of the slope. Despite the use of pepper spray, the suspect did not surrender. He slammed his fists into the officer’s face several times. He eventually managed to handcuff the man, after which he was taken away.

The agent has reported assault.

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