Brawl on National EveGeneral Police Inspectorate recommends suspension of officer

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Minister for Internal Security Henri Kox will decide over the coming days whether he follows the IGP recommendation or not.
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A police officer should be suspended following an incident on National Eve, the General Police Inspectorate advises.

According to newspaper Wort, the officer now stands accused of having gravely injured a person after a brawl between police and a group of people.

Upon enquiry, Minister Kox confirmed that a procedure against the officer is underway. He further conveyed that he will take a decision on the matter in the coming days.

Read also: Rioters and police officers under investigation following Tuesday brawlThe officer is also on trial for wilfully assaulting a person on 22 June. Since the case is still underway, the presumption of innocence remains intact at the moment.

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