Liege Under Seige: Guns and Grenades Leave at Least Two Dead, Dozens Wounded in Belgium
Some reports are now saying at least four dead, including the gunman …
“The attack took place around noon on Saint-Lambert square, home to the town’s courthouse and located near a busy Christmas market, Belga news agency said.
A two-year-old child is reportedly fighting for life in hospital. Six other victims are said to be gravely injured.
One of two or more assailants threw stun grenades into the courthouse while another was hurled at a bus shelter, RTL-TV1 said.
Shots were fired across the square by gunmen posted on the rooftop of a bakery shop, with further shots heard later from across town.
Police cordoned off the square and gave chase to the assailants, one of whom was reportedly killed. The gunmen are thought to be hiding in Liege cathedral.
aspard Grosjean, a journalist for La Meuse Liege on the scene, told The Daily Telegraph there was panic and confusion on the streets of Liege.
‘There is at least one dead and the attacker. Police are looking for another shooter. There are lots of ambulances and many casualties – at least 10 people.'” Read more.
Belgium attack: grenades thrown at bus-stop in Liège – “The death toll from the attack has risen to four, including the attacker, according to police sources quoted in the local media. The identities of the victims are not yet known, but a press conference is due to begin at 4pm local time during which a clearer picture should be formed. Meanwhile the Belgian authorities have quashed speculation about any terrorist links with the Liege attack. Sudpresse, the new site that was the first to name the alleged attacker as Nordine Amrani, is now reporting that his car was found by police on the place Saint Lambert.” Read more.




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