INTERVIEW Murder in Sint-Lievens-Houtem reminds Dirk De fauw of knife attack from years ago: “If they want to do something to you, they will find a way” | Domestic

“She’s not there anymore, I am… I was lucky.” For the Bruges lawyer and mayor Dirk De fauw (65), the lawyer murder in Sint-Lievens-Houtem was a painful reminder. 3 years ago a client was waiting for him. He planted a knife deep in his neck. We have an open conversation about the legal profession and the danger that may lurk around the corner. “After the news from Sint-Lievens-Houtem, my eldest son called to ask whether we should install a camera at the office.”