Spectacular attempt to escape to Ghent prison: a seriously injured inmate

Overcrowded for years, the Nieuwewandeling prison experienced an escape attempt that night, immediately foiled. ...

A major security check is underway in Ghent prison after a failed escape attempt. Two inmates were able to escape from their cell last night after making a hole in the cell wall. The Prison Service confirmed this.

Two prisoners attempted to escape from the Nieuwewandeling prison in Ghent during the night from Sunday to Monday. This was confirmed by a spokesperson for the Prison Service.