Terror returns to Brussels: Suspected suicide bomber shot
Jun 20, 2017 15:50:45 GMT -5
Post by Midnight on Jun 20, 2017 15:50:45 GMT -5
Terror returns to Brussels: Suspected suicide bomber threatening train passengers 'shouts Allahu Akbar and triggers an explosion' at city's central station as he is shot dead by soldiers
A suspected suicide bomber has blown himself up in the Belgium capital's Central Station tonight
Shots rang out soon after 9pm as police and soldiers moved in 'to neutralise a suspect threatening civilians'
Initial reports that man had rucksack with explosives, but later claimed he tried to blow up trolley or suitcase
The Grand Place, a popular tourist spot, was evacuated because of fears the man might not be acting alone
By EKIN KARASIN and PETER ALLEN IN PARIS FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 15:20 EDT, 20 June 2017 | UPDATED: 16:44 EDT, 20 June 2017
A suicide bomber who allegedly shouted 'Allahu Akbar' and triggered an explosive vest at Brussels Central Station has been gunned down and killed by soldiers.
Shots rang out soon after 9pm as police and soldiers moved in 'to neutralise a suspect who was threatening civilians,' said an investigating source.
Initial reports suggested the suspect was wearing a rucksack packed with explosives, while witnesses later claimed he tried to blow up a trolley or a suitcase.
Tourists were among those who fled in panic, and within a few minutes nearby shops and restaurants were shutting down.
The Grand Place, the city's most popular tourist spot, was completely evacuated because of fears that the man might not be acting alone.
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