In two years, five cars burned out, including one belonging to a municipal councilor. There was also damage to homes, in a garage and technical rooms of an apartment building. The police eventually arrest a suspect, a 34-year-old man from the neighborhood. It concerns a painter who is mentally retarded, the public prosecutor’s office immediately wanted to intern the man. But the council chamber still referred him to the criminal court.
Suspect has a past
The defendant himself continues to deny it, his lawyer argues for an acquittal because there is no hard evidence. Six victims are filing civil proceedings. Elke Carette, lawyer for the car fire victim: “Mr.
In the past, the man was previously sentenced to community service for arson in Zedelgem. Indi Demets used to go to the same school as the alleged pyromaniac. “I know the perpetrator. I think he has a big problem deep inside. We know what happened in the past. That has a lot to do with it. But it will be an expensive bill for him. He will have to pay a lot. Those who don’t want to hear, have to feel.”
The judge will hand down a verdict next month.
