Belgian police officer has been stabbed to death in suspected 'terror attack'

A police officer has been stabbed to death and another has been injured in Belgium.

The attacker has been 'neutralized' after other police arrived onto the scene in Brussels.

The incident erupted at 7:15pm local time at Brussels North station, according to ABC.

Belgian police explained to the Associated Press: “One of our patrols was attacked by a man armed with a knife.

“The two police officers then called for reinforcements.

"An officer from another patrol used his firearm to neutralize the attacker."

They added: “The two injured detectives and the assailant were taken to hospital."

A 'judicial officer told AP that there was suspicion this was a 'terror attack', however wouldn't elaborate further with evidence.

An investigation is underway into the motives behind the stabbing.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has offered his condolences to the officers who were killed and injured in the incident.

He said: "Our police officers risk life and limb every day to keep our society safe. Unfortunately, that is once again apparent today.

"My thoughts go out to the family and friends of the deceased officer.

"I sincerely hope that his colleague in the hospital will be okay."

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