Police Make Arrest in Antwerp Car Ramming Attempt
by JTA
Police in Belgium arrested a man who is suspected of trying to ram with his car an Orthodox man and a child on a street in Antwerp.
The incident Saturday morning was filmed by security cameras. It shows a black Seat Ibiza car swerving sharply while speeding on Isabellalei, a central street in Antwerp, toward the alleged victim and a boy, who is the man’s son, according to the Antwerp-based Joods Actueel Jewish monthly.
The car is seen intersecting a bike path, apparently while speeding. The car then climbs the curb as the two alleged victims are walking toward it, prompting them to jump away from the curb and toward the safety of the building facades.
They jump behind a lamp post. The car swerves back wildly, returning to the road from its incursion into the sidewalk. The father ran after the car as it sped away.
Joods Actueel reported that witnesses said the driver had foreign origins. The report did not name the man or offer any additional information on his identity. He was tracked down through the footage of the license plate. The man is to be arraigned Sunday. He is suspected of attempted manslaughter.
Foreign organs
I.e. a Muslim
Not clear the intent
Hard to tell for sure from the video whether the driver was trying to actually hit them or just intimidate them.
are you saying he is not so bad?
Intent to terrorize is bad enough and he should be punished to the fullest extent of the law..
baya
the creature who attempted this ramming must be shot.
#1
Do you mean someone who might be Arab? There’s a really big difference