The monument in honor of John Cockerill was created in 1872 by sculptor Armand Cattier and pays tribute to one of the pioneers of the steel industry in Belgium, as well as to the workers of the sector. These are represented by the four bronze statues that were placed around the industrialist.
The alderman for heritage in Ixelles, Yves Rouyet, went to the scene on Thursday to assess the damage. “From a heritage point of view, it is irreparable. From a symbolic point of view, it is a shame,” he stated. The police are now looking at the video camera images to see what exactly happened and the perpetrator(s) may also be prosecuted. “We will also examine with the municipal services whether it is possible and necessary to move the statue to safety before the end of the demonstration,” the alderman added.
2024-02-01 13:30:00
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