The incident took place on Sunday around 7:30 PM on a coastal tram near the Vosseslag stop in De Haan. During a check, four people were unable to produce a valid ticket. Three suspects fled, while an eighteen-year-old man from Ninove was stopped by De Lijn employees. However, his three comrades returned, and a skirmish ensued. Several inspectors from De Lijn and the tram driver were injured.
The same three suspects fled again. The other suspect was arrested by the police, but the Ninovieter behaved unruly. Two police officers were injured. One of the victims is also said to be incapacitated due to the incident.
