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Suspect Arrested After Robbery of Union Player Mohammed Fuseini in Brussels

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A suspect has been arrested in connection with the robbery of Union player Mohammed Fuseini in Brussels.
  • Fuseini was reportedly dragged from his car by masked assailants who stole his watch and other valuables.
  • The footballer has returned to training after being checked at the hospital following the incident.

Authorities in Brussels have arrested one suspect in connection with the brazen daylight robbery of Union footballer Mohammed Fuseini. The player was reportedly pulled from his parked car by several masked assailants last Sunday.

Three people were the victims of a robbery with violence when they were going to their vehicle in Brussels.

โ€” Brussels Public Prosecutor's OfficeDescribing the incident based on initial investigation findings.

According to reports, three of the attackers subdued Fuseini while two others searched his vehicle. They made off with his watch and other personal belongings before fleeing the scene. The Brussels public prosecutor's office confirmed the arrest of one individual on suspicion of aggravated theft committed by a gang.

According to initial investigation findings, several individuals attacked them and took away various valuable items, including watches, phones, and personal belongings.

โ€” Brussels Public Prosecutor's OfficeDetailing the items stolen during the robbery.

"Three people were the victims of a robbery with violence when they were going to their vehicle in Brussels," the prosecutor's office stated. "According to initial investigation findings, several individuals attacked them and took away various valuable items, including watches, phones, and personal belongings."

During a search of the suspect's residence, several stolen items were recovered.

โ€” Brussels Public Prosecutor's OfficeReporting on evidence found after the arrest.

During a search of the suspect's residence, several stolen items were recovered. The investigation is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and identify all those involved. Fuseini was taken to the hospital for observation after the robbery, but his football club, Union, reported that he sustained no significant physical injuries and has since returned to training.

He was also well helped by the Brussels police, whom we thank for their good work.

โ€” Union FCExpressing gratitude to the police for their assistance after the incident.
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Originally published by VRT NWS in Dutch. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.