Police officer killed, another injured in Brussels stabbing attack

WORLD, Nov. 11 (YPA) – At least one police officer was killed and another injured on late Thursday in a stabbing attack in Brussels, which  Belgian judicial officials say the attack is suspected to be terrorism-linked.

The suspected attacker was shot and “neutralized” after the stabbing and taken to hospital, Belgian police said.

“One of our patrols was attacked by a man armed with a knife,” police said. “The two police officers then called for reinforcements. An officer from another patrol used his firearm to neutralize the attacker.”

“The two injured detectives and the assailant were taken to hospital,” police added.

Meanwhile, a judicial official told The Associated Press that there is “a suspicion of a terror attack.” The official did not elaborate.

According to Belgian media, the attacker shouted “Allahu akbar,” the Arabic phrase for “God is great.” Le Soir newspaper said the dead police officer was stabbed in the neck and died in hospital.

E.M