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2 female Belgian police officers wounded in machete attack, assailant shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ | |
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Two female officers were injured after being attacked by a machete-wielding man near the police station in the Belgian city of Charleroi, the authorities said. | |
The perpetrator, who could be heard shouting “Allahu Akbar," was shot and injured by a third officer on site, the RTL radio station claims, citing local police. | The perpetrator, who could be heard shouting “Allahu Akbar," was shot and injured by a third officer on site, the RTL radio station claims, citing local police. |
Witnesses said they heard gunshots near the Charleroi police station at around 16:00 local time on Saturday. | Witnesses said they heard gunshots near the Charleroi police station at around 16:00 local time on Saturday. |
The injuries received by one of the officers are described as “serious,” RTBF reports. The police have established a security perimeter around the site of the attack. | The injuries received by one of the officers are described as “serious,” RTBF reports. The police have established a security perimeter around the site of the attack. |