Suspect in Nordine El Talbi case declares innocence before Brussels court

In a courtroom overseen by judge Paul Dhaeyer, a suspect linked to the fatal shooting of police officer Nordine El Talbi spoke forcefully, proclaiming his innocence and describing himself as a victim of kidnapping. He explained that he was confined in a suspect vehicle that moved from Tubize to Jette, where the officer was shot. According to his testimony, he was the sole individual at the location before law enforcement arrived and observed El Talbi's body after the incident.

He asserted that the true assailants escaped and called on the justice system to hold them accountable. The suspect also expressed sympathy for El Talbi's family. He is represented by lawyers Sophia Robillard and Xavier Carrette and is one of two suspects held under arrest in the case.