Terror in Brussels
Friday evening a man attacked a group of soldiers with a machete and it is alleged he shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ prior to the attack, he was then shot dead.
The soldiers suffered slight injuries, to the hand and face, the 30-year old Somali man was in a critical condition but later died, according to Belgian prosecutors.
Belgian Police covering the scene after a machete attack ended by retaliating soldiers firing. #Brusselsattack#Brussels#Bruxellespic.twitter.com/fZRZ6MfTcI
— Thomas da Silva Rosa (@tdasilvarosa) August 25, 2017
A prosecution service spokeswoman said: “With the identity that we currently have it is a 30-year-old man who is not known for terrorist activities.”
A man with a machete attacked soldiers on patrol in #Brusselscentre, now shot dead. #brusselsattacks#bruxelles#attentat#breakingnewspic.twitter.com/Bpt6wli73w
— Thomas da Silva Rosa (@tdasilvarosa) August 25, 2017
RTBF the state broadcaster reported that the attack took place in Boulevard Emile Jacqmain.
A witness, Mr MacDonald said on Twitter: “Sound of gunshot, heavy police presence outside.”
Heard two bangs and loads of sirens in Brussels, anyone know what’s happening?
— Rev Dr Elliott (@Its_Nathan_Yo) August 25, 2017
Another witness said that he heard “two loud bangs and a load of sirens.”
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