KLJ Balen ends summer camp in Plombières after incident with local

A KLJ Balen summer camp in Plombières, Belgium, was canceled early after several camp leaders were victims of a serious incident with a local resident. The campers are returning home. The suspect has been arrested, and camp participants were not involved. Mayor Sofie Leysen called it a serious incident involving an external person. The decision to leave early followed consultations with municipal authorities, local police, and KLJ National. The group will arrive in Balen this afternoon, with Red Cross psychosocial support available. Campers were informed this morning. Further aftercare for leaders, members, and parents will be assessed.