Major armed police operation in Brussels as officers ‘block gunmen in building

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News ID: 19719
Publish Date: 17:24 - 22 February 2018
TEHRAN, February 22 - Armed police and a helicopter have been deployed to a house in Brussels. At least one armed man is believed to be inside, according to local media.

Major armed police operation in Brussels as officers ‘block gunmen in buildingTEHRAN,Young Journalists Club (YJC) - The incident is taking place near a primary school in the municipality of Forest, on Rue Jean-Baptiste Vanpe. The school is attended by approximately 350 pupils, and the children have been taken inside as a safety precaution. The mayor of Forest, Marc-Jean Ghyssels, has also confirmed the police operation, citing "suspicion of the presence of armed men," RTBF reported.

A security perimeter has been established, with a witness telling RTL Info that police have ordered residents of the neighborhood to stay inside their homes.

Source: RT

 

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