Although the man did not bother people in the early evening, he did so over the past two days. It is the topic of conversation at the school gate, where the facts occur. “It’s about spitting at people, smashing glasses, challenging gestures at children…”, says Mayor of Hooglede Kristof Pillaert.
The mayor has imposed a ban on him from visiting schools and daycare centers. The man is said to be suffering from psychological problems.