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Brussels: Police officer killed in knife attack | |
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A police officer has been killed and another has been stabbed in a knife attack in Brussels. | |
The two officers were taken to hospital after they were attacked close to Brussels North railway station on Thursday evening. | The two officers were taken to hospital after they were attacked close to Brussels North railway station on Thursday evening. |
Local media are reporting that the attacker has also died at hospital after he was shot at the scene. His motive is unknown. | |
Police have cordoned off the area and an investigation is underway. | |
The two police officers were on patrol in the area before being attacked. | |
Police said another patrol arrived at the scene and "neutralised" the attacker; he was shot in the legs and abdomen before being taken to hospital. | |
A judicial source told the news agency AFP that investigators have yet to gather evidence to substantiate a "suspicion" the attack was terror-related. | |
In a tweet sending condolences to the dead officer's family and friends, Belgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo wrote: "Our police officers risk their lives every day to ensure the safety of our citizens. Today's drama demonstrates this once again." | |
"My sincere hope is that his hospitalised colleague will be well," he added. |