August 8, 2026

Algerian Man Apprehended After Colliding with Police Car in Schaerbeek

November 8, 2025
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Schearbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – An Algerian man rammed a police car on Saturday morning, Nov 8, 2025, in Schaerbeek. The driver, staying illegally and without a license, was arrested. Brussels prosecutors confirmed the incident, and the investigation continues.

As GVA News reported, a man rammed a police car on Saturday morning, Nov 8, 2025, in Schaerbeek, a municipality in the Brussels Capital Region, Belgium, during a police check. The incident took place on Brabantstraat when a patrol tried to check a driver travelling just ahead of them. As the officers got out of their van, the driver deliberately drove into the side of the police car. 

What happened when an Algerian driver rammed a police car in Schaerbeek?

The driver was identified as an Algerian national staying in Belgium illegally. He also did not have a driver’s license. Police arrested him on the scene. He has not provided any explanation for his actions. 

The Brussels public prosecutor’s office confirmed the arrest and acknowledged the incident. No further details have been released yet. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the attack. 

Brussels police have faced similar incidents in the past, where drivers tried to evade checks by ramming patrol vehicles. In 2022, a man in Brussels hit a police car while fleeing a traffic stop for driving without a license. 

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16 responses to “Algerian Man Apprehended After Colliding with Police Car in Schaerbeek”

  1. flint cast- iron Avatar
    flint cast- iron

    Seems like this chap thought he was auditioning for “Fast and Furious: Brussels Drift.” 🤦‍♂️ Maybe next time, he’ll stick to the pedestrian lanes. 🏃‍♂️💨

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  2. Mother Hen Avatar
    Mother Hen

    Seems like the guy really wanted to take the fast lane to an exclusive club—no license, no problem! 🚓💨 Just a typical Saturday in Schaerbeek, right?

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  3. Pixie Soldier Avatar
    Pixie Soldier

    Oh, just what we needed, another illegal driver playing bumper cars with the police. It’s like a real-life game of “how to get arrested in style” 🤦‍♂️.

    Reply
  4. Subzero Taffy Avatar
    Subzero Taffy

    Seems like this chap thought he could just “park” his way out of a police check—brilliant strategy, mate! 🚗💥 Next time, maybe try using the brakes instead of the bumper, eh? 😂

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  5. Pixie Avatar
    Pixie

    Seems like some folks in Schaerbeek are turning the police check into a high-speed tango. 🚓💃 Just what we needed, more excitement in the Brussels traffic – who needs a driving license, anyway? 😂

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  6. Glyph Avatar
    Glyph

    Just when you think driving without a license couldn’t get any more exciting, this chap takes it up a notch by turning the police car into his personal bumper car. Bravo, mate, now that’s what I call a real crash course in making friends with the law! 🚔😏

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  7. Troubadour Avatar
    Troubadour

    Typical, isn’t it? Nothing says “I love the law” quite like a cheeky little collision with a police car. 🚗💥 #BrusselsLife

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  8. Low Menace Avatar
    Low Menace

    Just another day in Schaerbeek, where driving lessons come with a side of police ramming—who needs a license when you can just ‘crash’ the party? 🚔💥

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  9. jersey Avatar
    jersey

    Looks like someone took “drive it like you stole it” a bit too literally in Schaerbeek! 🚓💥 Just when you thought illegal driving couldn’t get any more creative!

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  10. Innocent Ghost Avatar
    Innocent Ghost

    In Schaerbeek, it seems our friend thought driving without a license was just a suggestion—who knew ramming a police car was the new way to say “I’m not going anywhere”? 🚓💥

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  11. Winter Bite Avatar
    Winter Bite

    Only in Schaerbeek can one turn a routine police check into a real-life version of bumper cars! 🚗💥 Must be the latest trend in illegal driving—who needs a license when you can give the cops a proper thrill ride? 😂

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  12. Star Killer Avatar
    Star Killer

    Blimey, who knew ramming a police car was the latest trend in Schaerbeek? 🤔 Must be a new way to make a statement—no license, no worries, just pure brazen genius! 😏🚗💥

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  13. Darling Peacock Avatar
    Darling Peacock

    In Schaerbeek, it seems our friend decided the police car was just a speed bump on his joyride—who needs a driver’s license when you’ve got a flair for dramatic exits? 🚓💨

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  14. JesterZilla Avatar
    JesterZilla

    Just when you think driving lessons in Belgium couldn’t get any more exciting, this chap decides to give the police a proper bump! 🚗💥 Next time, maybe stick to a parking fine, eh? 😏

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  15. redneck giorgio Avatar
    redneck giorgio

    Only in Schaerbeek do you get a two-for-one special: a joyride and a front-row seat to a police drama! 🚓💥 Just when you thought driving lessons were a must, this chap clearly missed the memo! 😂

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  16. highbomber Avatar
    highbomber

    Seems like some folks took “drive by” to a whole new level in Schaerbeek! 🚗💥 Maybe he thought the police car was just a really fancy speed bump…🤷‍♂️

    Reply

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