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Three injured in brawl at mosque in Berchem

A brawl at the Selimiye Mosque in Berchem left three men injured on Saturday night, including the imam.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Saturday night, a brawl occurred in and around the Selimiye Mosque in Berchem, Antwerp. According to witnesses, the incident began when a young man attacked the imam. As a result of this attack, three men were injured and had to be taken to the hospital.

It has been confirmed that one of the injured is the imam of the mosque. The health condition of the injured individuals is currently unknown. The exact cause of the brawl is still under investigation.

The police launched an investigation immediately after the incident into the circumstances that led to the brawl. Witnesses have also been questioned as part of the investigation.

Several news sources, including Het Laatste Nieuws and the Gazet van Antwerpen, have reported on the incident. Both sources confirm that three individuals were injured during the brawl. The exact reasons for the attack remain unclear.

The incident has raised concerns in the local community, and the police are expected to provide more clarity on the events in the coming days.

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