Man wounded after attacking soldiers in Belgium

A man was shot after he attacked two soldiers in Brussels, Belgium, the Brussels prosecutor told CNN. The soldiers were slightly injured and the suspect was in life-threatening condition, authorities said.

The man was known to police for petty crimes but not for terror links, officials said.

The suspect was armed with a knife, public broadcaster RTBF reported, citing police sources.

Prime Minister Charles Michel tweeted: “All support for our military. Our security forces stay on alert. With crisis centre we follow situation closely.”

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