Multiple ‘immigrant youths’ attacked a police patrol car in Brussels over the weekend, according to reports.
The shocking incident unfolded at around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday in Saint-Gilles, a municipality in the Belgian capital.
Officers came under under siege from violent suspects on a busy street near Jacques Franck Square, Sudinfo reports.
“A basic check was carried out by the police. Following this, our team was attacked by several young people,” authorities explained.
Surveillance footage has been circulating on social media.
Male suspects can be seen battering the vehicle, throwing projectiles, and trying to break windows as terrified children and mothers pushing prams observe in shock.
“Sint Gillis/Brussels (Bethlehemlein area) today: immigrant youth no longer tolerate police in their ghettos and attack agents and police cars… And then complain that these ‘young people’ are checked too often!” Flemish MP Filip Dewinter wrote on Twitter.
An officer was reportedly hospitalized with serious injuries following the attack.
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