A police pursuit across several areas of Brussels ended in a collision between a suspect’s car and a police vehicle in Etterbeek. One man was arrested after officers followed the vehicle through the city on Tuesday afternoon, November 10. The incident was reported by Belgian media on Wednesday, November 11, as authorities continued investigating the circumstances surrounding the chase.
Police received information at around 1pm that a driver might be carrying firearms in his car. Officers located the vehicle and attempted to carry out a check, but the driver refused to stop. A pursuit followed, taking police through several local police zones across the Brussels region.
The chase eventually ended near the junction of Boulevard Général Jacques and Avenue de Béco, close to Avenue Émile de Béco in Etterbeek. The suspect’s car collided with a police vehicle, after which officers arrested the driver. The collision brought the pursuit to an end and led to a large police response in the surrounding area.
The scene attracted considerable public attention. Dozens of police vehicles gathered near a petrol station on Boulevard Général Jacques, while the road was blocked for a significant period. Witnesses reported seeing police vans moving through the area, and the heavy police presence caused major traffic disruption during the afternoon.
The Brussels prosecutor’s office confirmed that one suspect had been arrested and that his vehicle was involved in a collision with a police car. However, prosecutors declined to provide further details while the investigation continued. Reports that firearms may have been inside the suspect’s vehicle had not been officially confirmed by the prosecutor’s office.
Investigators are now working to establish the exact sequence of events and determine what happened before the driver refused the police check. The investigation may examine the original report about possible firearms, the reason the driver attempted to escape and the circumstances of the collision in Etterbeek.
The incident also highlights the complexity of police operations in Brussels. The capital is divided into several local police zones rather than being served by a single citywide force. A pursuit that begins in one area can therefore cross different jurisdictions and require coordination between multiple police services.
The chase caused disruption for motorists and residents, particularly around Boulevard Général Jacques. The road remained blocked for a considerable time while police dealt with the collision and secured the scene. Drivers were advised to check traffic information before travelling through the area.
No additional information about the suspect or possible injuries was released in the initial report. The prosecutor’s office said the investigation was ongoing and that further details would be provided when appropriate. Until authorities complete their work, the exact reason for the driver’s actions and whether weapons were present remain unconfirmed.
