A tragic incident unfolded recently in Morocco, where a Belgian-Moroccan man in his thirties fatally attacked his grandfather and injured his father using a sickle, as reported by local media sources. This shocking event, confirmed by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has raised concerns about the psychological well-being of the perpetrator, who reportedly struggles with mental health issues.
The grandfather, who emigrated to Belgium from Morocco in the 1960s and settled in Ghent, had established a family in Belgium and spent several months each year in northern Morocco after retiring. It was during one of these visits that he was killed by his grandson. In a desperate attempt to intervene, the father was also injured and required urgent medical attention, being transported to the hospital in serious condition.
Alarming Psychological Issues
According to local media reports, a dispute erupted between the grandfather and his grandson, leading to this devastating attack. Reports suggest the young man fled the scene shortly after the incident but was apprehended shortly thereafter. The Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the situation through its embassy in Rabat, emphasizing that they are not directly intervening but are ensuring the family receives the necessary support from Moroccan authorities.
As reported by lesoir.be.
