Peter V. (44) was previously violent within the family of fatal victim Jarne (19) and had a restraining order and contact ban: everything we now know about hostage drama in Merksplas

In the Rodenbachstraat in Merksplas, in the Noorderkempen, 19-year-old Jarne Pire died on Saturday morning after he was presumably stabbed by Peter V., the ex-boyfriend (44) of his mother (43). The perpetrator, who is not Jarne’s father, then held his ex hostage for hours. The man also appeared to be free under conditions and had a restraining order and a restraining order after previous acts of domestic violence. The prosecutor confirms this to HLN and VTM Nieuws.

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