Two Police Officers attacked with a machete by man yelling ‘Allahu akbar’ in Belgium

Two female police officers were attacked in front of the police station in the city of Charleroi in Belgium, this afternoon by a man shouting ‘allahu akbar’.

One is believed to be seriously injured with wounds to her face. A source said: “She was rushed to hospital and is in a particularly bad way.”

A third police officer shot the attacker. Belgian police confirmed the attacker is still alive but in a serious condition after being shot.