Cop stabbed to death in suspected terror attack as knife fired

The violent incident happened in Brussels on Thursday evening, with a Belgian judicial official saying he was suspected of being linked to terrorism.

The alleged attacker was shot and "neutralized" after the stabbing, Belgian police said (

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A police officer was stabbed to death and another injured in a suspected terrorist attack.

The violent incident happened in Brussels on Thursday evening, with a Belgian judicial official saying it was suspected of being linked to terrorism.

The alleged attacker was shot and "neutralized" after the knife attack, 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 attacker have been taken to hospital," police added.

A judicial official whose name could not be named as the investigation is ongoing told The Associated Press that there was "a suspicion of a terrorist attack". The official did not elaborate.

Police officers pictured at the scene of a stabbing incident at the Aarschotstraat in Schaerbeek, Brussels (

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According to Belgian media, the attacker shouted "Allah Akbar" or "God is great".

Le Soir newspaper said the deceased policeman was stabbed in the neck and died in hospital.

A policeman from another patrol would have used his firearm to neutralize the attacker.

At least three ambulances and personnel from Brussels