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Belgium machete attacker was Algerian, say officials Belgium machete attacker was Algerian, say officials
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Belgian officials say a man who wounded two policewomen with a machete was a 33-year-old Algerian believed to have been inspired by terrorism. Belgian officials say a man who wounded two policewomen with a machete was a 33-year-old Algerian with a criminal record but not known for terrorism.
An inquiry for "attempted terrorist murder" has been launched into Saturday's attack in Charleroi.An inquiry for "attempted terrorist murder" has been launched into Saturday's attack in Charleroi.
The man reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") during the assault outside a police station. He died after being shot by officers.The man reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" ("God is greatest") during the assault outside a police station. He died after being shot by officers.
On Sunday the so-called Islamic State group called him one of its "soldiers".On Sunday the so-called Islamic State group called him one of its "soldiers".
Prosecutors said the man's initials were KB and he had lived in Belgium since 2012.Prosecutors said the man's initials were KB and he had lived in Belgium since 2012.
Charleroi was used as a base by some of the jihadists involved in the attacks on Paris in November 2015 and Brussels earlier this year. Belgium has been on alert since bomb attacks on the city's airport and subway system in March killed 32 people.
Prime Minister Charles Michel urged people to remain "constantly vigilant" but "keep a cool head". Charleroi was used as a base by some of the jihadists involved in that attack, and in the attack on Paris in November 2015.
Prime Minister Charles Michel has urged people to remain "constantly vigilant" but "keep a cool head".
Saturday's attack unfolded at just before 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT).
A police spokesman said the attacker pulled the machete out of a sports bag as he approached a guard post outside the police HQ.
According to a local news agency, one of the policewomen was treated for serious facial wounds, while the other suffered only minor injuries.
The assailant was shot and killed by another officer, who was nearby.