Shoot-out has been reported in the Belgian capital during the raid linked to the Paris attacks, the Belgian prosecutor's office says.
La Derniere Heure reports that Kalashnikovs were used in the shootout.
At least three policemen were injured, one seriously.
#BREAKING NEWS
— Media Studies Center (@center_studies) March 15, 2016
Three anti-terror cops wounded, 1 seriously in #hellhole #Brussels. Shooters escaped. pic.twitter.com/J6NQXRtX31
The suspect who fired at the police officer is now on the run. However, conflicting reports suggested there might be two suspects.
The area nearby has been cordoned off.
Photo of witness at #Forest/#Vorst scene in #Brussels after shooting pic.twitter.com/f9kzny0XLp
— roeland roovers (@r0eland) March 15, 2016
"There are about 20 police cars. Armored vehicles have arrived at the scene, all cops have guns in hand," RTL reports citing an eyewitness.
#Forest/#Vorst neighborhood cordoned off after shooting, police with machine guns [pic:@quentinwarlop] #Brussels pic.twitter.com/9wTfkPOpds
— roeland roovers (@r0eland) March 15, 2016
"A helicopter spotted over the Forest municipality, where the shootout occurred," it added.
Belgium federal police helicopter flying over #Forest/#Vorst in #Brussels [pic:@GherghisanM] pic.twitter.com/n8zYG9VpAU
— roeland roovers (@r0eland) March 15, 2016
Belgian police blocked major roads leading to Brussels, major operation happens to be underway.
