A new suspect has been arrested in the framework of the investigation on the incident of Anderlecht during which passers-by have attempted to prevent an arrest, confirmed on Wednesday the police zone Brussels-Midi, according to an information of Het Nieuwsblad. The suspect is believed to be the one who has given a kick to the face of one of the police officers. Four other suspects have already been arrested in late may.

The free trade Union of the public service (SLFP) Police had shared, on the 21st of may last, a video showing violence against police officers on mission in the municipality of Anderlecht. On the images released, the police officers who are in the process of effecting an arrest are taken by passers-by, insulted, and abused.