The arrested man was in possession of a firearm and a bulletproof vest The contest safety companies had been conscious of the menace “We have even appeared on the winner’s throne,” confirmed the president of the Miss Belgium nationwide committee
The Belgian Prosecutor’s Office has introduced the arrest of a person who allegedly deliberate to assault the Miss Belgium contest, held this previous Saturday.
The arrest of the suspect, recognized as Peter C. and born in 1976, befell at round 5:30 p.m. on Saturday within the coastal municipality of De Panne, within the west of the nation.
Peter C. was arrested in possession of a firearm and a bulletproof vest, the latter in his car, shortly earlier than he was to drive to the Plopsaland theme park, the common venue for the competition.
The particular person was accompanied by a Dutch girl. Neither Peter C.’s motives have been clarified neither is it recognized if the lady was conscious of his plans, in line with the assertion.
The case is within the arms of a West Flanders district Justice of the Peace, who will resolve on Monday whether or not to provoke authorized proceedings towards each.
The Belgian public broadcaster RTBF has confirmed that the competition’s safety companies had been conscious of the menace, so the competition was delayed a bit whereas the Police started a search of the place.
“We have even appeared on the winner’s throne,” confirmed the president of the Miss Belgium nationwide committee, Darline Devos. The gala occurred with out main incidents.