Belgium police shoot terror gunman in cafe after city centre attack by failed asylum seeker
Belgium police have shot a man but are yet to confirm it is the gunman
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Belgium police have shot dead a man in a cafe believed to have been the gunman behind a deadly terror attack last night.
Two Swedish citizens were killed and a third injured last night in an attack which was claimed to have been carried out in the name of Isis.
In a video posted online, a 45-year-old Tunisian claimed that he was a fighter for Allah.
Belgian VRT TV said the attacker was found and shot in a cafe in the Belgian capital, but prosecutors said they were awaiting confirmation that it was the suspect.
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He was arrested at the scene and transferred to hospital, where he later died.
Prosecutors are taking fingerprints in order to be able to confirm they have the right man.
Brussels Mayor Philippe Close said after the shooting: "It seems indeed the suspect has been neutralised."
An automatic weapon, which appeared to match with the one used in last night's attack was found with the assailant.
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Police this morning are awaiting confirmation of the man shot was the attacker
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The terror attack came as Belgium was hosting Sweden in a Euro 2024 qualifying match. The match was abandoned at halftime.
In a press conference, Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said: "Last night three people left for what was supposed to be a wonderful soccer party.
"Two of them lost their lives in a brutal terrorist attack.
"The perpetrator targeted specifically Swedish supporters who were in Brussels to attend a Red Devils soccer match.
Three people were targeted last night while in Brussels to watch the football
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The alleged attacker is thought to be a failed asylum seeker who arrived in Belgium in 2019
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"Two Swedish compatriots passed away. A third person is recovering from severe injures."
The alleged attacker is thought to be a failed asylum seeker who arrived in Belgium in 2019.
He was known by police for people smuggling and for illegally living in the country.
Belgium last night raised the security alert status of Brussels to the highest level.