A man suspected of murdering two Swedish football supporters before a Euro 2024 qualifier in Brussels last night has been shot by police.

The match between Belgium and Sweden was abandoned at half-time due to the attack, with supporters asked to remain in the stadium for their own safety.

A third Swedish person was also wounded in the attack.

Belgium raised its terror alert to the highest level after the shootings, with an increased police presence on the streets and people warned to be vigilant and avoid any unnecessary travel.

A supporter is comforted on the stands after suspension of the Euro 2024 group F qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Sweden, 16-10-2023. Image: AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert

Belgian media are reporting this morning that the person shot by police in a cafe in the Schaerbeek area of the city was the suspected attacker.

Belgium's interior minister told broadcaster VRT the automatic rifle found near the person who was shot was the same weapon as the one used during the fatal shootings.

However, a prosecutor was later quoted as saying they were unsure if the person shot was the suspect.

Brussels mayor Phillippe Close told BFMTV: "It would appear that the suspect has been neutralised".

Supporters in the stands after suspension of the Euro 2024 group F qualifying soccer match between Belgium and Sweden, 16-10-2023. Image: Belga News Agency / Alamy

He added that he did not know the condition of the suspect but said police had to "use force" to arrest him.

The fatal shootings on Monday night caused Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden to be abandoned at half-time.

Fans were also kept in the stadium as armed officers searched for the suspected attacker.

Additional reporting from IRN …