police machete attack Charlroi
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Two officers were injured after being attacked by a machete-wielding man near the police station in the Belgian city of Charleroi, the Belgian media is reporting.

The perpetrator, who could be heard shouting "Allahu Akbar," was shot and injured by a third officer on site, the RTL radio station claims, citing local police.



Witnesses said they heard gunshots near the Charleroi police station at around 16:00 local time on Saturday.

The injuries received by one of the officers are described as "serious," RTBF reports. The police have established a security perimeter around the site of the attack.