Shots fired after attack on Belgian army barracks

A lone attacker tried to smash his car through the gates of an army barracks in southern Belgium and fled in the vehicle after shots were fired, Belgium’s defence minister said.

Defence mnister Steven Vandeput said the intruder’s motive was unclear but insisted “it is certainly an aggression targeting the barracks”.

Police detained a suspect three hours after the attack following a manhunt which also involved helicopters, said prosecutor’s spokesman Vincent Macq.