62-Year-Old Stabs Man in Turnhout Store Before Owner Intervenes

Turnhout (Eurotoday) – A 62-year-old man attacked a 54-year-old man with a knife in a Cyprus supermarket in Turnhout, Belgium. The judge charged him with attempted murder. The owner and his brother intervened to stop the attack. The suspect was arrested and formally charged.

A man assaulted another man with a knife in a supermarket in Turnhout, Belgium. The incident took place on the afternoon of Friday, March 21, 2025. The 62-year-old attacker stabbed the 54-year-old victim multiple times, leaving him severely injured.

Police swiftly arrested the blank”>62-year-old suspect. He was brought before the court on Saturday, March 22, 2025, where a judge charged him with attempted murder. Authorities have not yet determined the motivation behind the attack.

Investigators are still working to establish whether the two men were acquainted or if the stabbing was a random act of violence. The suspect remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court again on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, when a decision will be made regarding his continued detention.

Why Did a 62-Year-Old Attack a Man in a Turnhout Supermarket?

According to the owner of the Cyprus supermarket, the attack was unrelated to his business. He expressed frustration over negative online comments targeting his store due to its foreign ownership. He emphasized that his supermarket has been in operation for 25 years without any prior incidents of this nature.

The owner urged the public to understand that the attack was not linked to his store and could have occurred anywhere. He described it as an unfortunate event and hoped it would not tarnish the store’s reputation.

On Friday, March 21, 2025, the supermarket owner and his brother heard a commotion and rushed to the scene, where they witnessed the attacker assaulting the victim. They intervened, disarming the assailant by kicking the knife away. Police arrived shortly afterward and took the attacker into custody. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries.

If I could save the victim’s life, it was worth it.

— Cyprus supermarket operator

The supermarket owner, who played a key role in stopping the attack, sustained an injury himself. He was stabbed in the arm during the struggle but only realized he was wounded after the situation was under control. He required stitches for his injury but stated that he had no regrets about intervening, as he felt it was necessary to prevent further harm.

Neither of the men were our customers. We didn’t recognize their faces either. The footage shows the victim walking in, the suspect immediately following him, and the attack beginning right away—without any exchange of words.

— Supermarket owner