Two police officers have been stabbed with a machete by a man shouting ‘allahu akbar’, Belgian media has reported.
The cops – including one female officer were attacked outside a police station in the city of Charleroi this afternoon. She is believed to be seriously injured with wounds to the face.
A source said: “She was rushed to hospital and is in a particularly bad way.”
Reports emerging from the scene indicate the attacker was “neutralised” by a third officer.
Witnesses reported hearing gunshots near the station around 4pm. Belgian police confirmed the attacker is still alive but in a serious condition after being shot.
A tweeted read: “Police in Charleroi tweeted: “Two police officers injured by machete in front of police by someone shouting Allah Akkbar.
“Individual was shot but is alive.”
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