A shocking incident in Belgium has sparked outrage after surveillance footage captured a violent mugging in broad daylight.
According to local authorities, a woman was walking home from work when a man suddenly approached her from behind on a quiet residential street. The suspect violently grabbed her by the arm, threw her to the ground, and snatched her handbag before fleeing the scene on foot.
Eyewitnesses say the woman screamed for help as the attacker ran off, but by the time neighbors rushed outside, he had already disappeared into a nearby alley.
Police arrived within minutes and reviewed CCTV footage from nearby buildings, which clearly shows the suspect wearing a black hoodie and jeans. Investigators say the man appears to be in his mid-30s and may be connected to a series of similar robberies that have recently taken place across the area.
The victim, who suffered bruises and minor injuries, was taken to the hospital for treatment and is now recovering. Local residents say they’re shaken and are calling for increased police patrols in the neighborhood.
“This is becoming too common,” said one resident. “People should be able to walk safely without fear of being attacked.”
Authorities have released the suspect’s description to the public and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Belgian police have labeled the assault as a “targeted act of violence” and are confident that an arrest will be made soon.