The police are searching for several armed suspects in the Rue Boduognat, which lies between the Square Ambiorix and the Rue de la Loi. They are said to be holed up in a building.
Several units are on the scene, helicopters, the fire brigade and members of special forces. the surrounding streets have been closed.
Shortly before 6pm, police were called to an incident in the neighbourhood, a police spokesperson confirmed to Bruzz. Residents who were unable to return to their homes sought refuge at Meeting Point as the police operation could continue for several hours. La Libre