2023-10-03 18:16:00
Apprehended on the night of the incident, as well as his escort, the driver is of French nationality. The passenger was released following hearing.
A burst of anger would be at the origin of the events which took place on Sunday, shortly following 3:30 a.m., at the exit of a café, along the quay of the Fish Market in Tournai, one of the festive places of the City of Five Bell Towers .
Municipal regulations require Tournai bistro owners to warn their customers at 3:30 a.m. that they can have one last drink and that they must finish their drink before the establishment closes at 4:00 a.m.
At closing, unhappy at having to leave the café where he was having a drink with a friend, the driver went to get his car, then drove his vehicle onto a terrace where several people were still seated. Only one customer was slightly injured and required treatment.
The accused and his escort were quickly arrested by the Tournaisis police zone. The two men were deprived of their liberty and the case was placed the same day for investigation on the charge of attempted homicide. This charge was reclassified as attempted murder by the investigating magistrate, premeditation having been upheld.
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