Explosion damages synagogue in Liege; no injuries reported
Liege, Belgium. An explosion damaged a synagogue in Liege early on Monday, Belgian broadcasters VRT and RTBF reported, citing local police. No injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately known.
Damage and initial reports
VRT said the explosion occurred around 4 a.m. local time (0300 GMT). The blast blew out the synagogue’s windows, as well as those of a building on the opposite side of the road, according to the broadcaster.
Official reaction
Liege’s mayor, Willy Demeyer, described the incident as an “extremely violent act of antisemitism” in comments to RTBF.
Investigation and police response
Police cordoned off the street while a specialised counter-terrorism team investigated the incident. Local police were not immediately available for comment.
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