Undefined Explosive Device (UED)

Undefined Explosive Device (UED) event in Antwerp, Wok & Chicken Style, Jules Moretuslei area, Belgium on Sat 18th March 2023

18th March 2023

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A violent explosion caused considerable damage to the facade of the Asian snack bar Wok & Chicken Style, in Jules Moretuslei in Wilrijk on Saturday night. Police forces and the DOVO demining service are at the scene for investigation. Neighbours were startled by a heavy explosion around 2.40 a.m., police spokesman Wouter Bruyns says: "We suspect that unknown persons detonated an explosive. The front door of the property is damaged and there is also damage to a vehicle and some homes across the street," Bruyns said.

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Antwerp ( Wok & Chicken Style, Jules Moretuslei area )

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