Knife attack during protest in Belgium, 6 injured, 4 suspects in custody

A knife attack occurred Thursday evening in Antwerp, Belgium, during a pro-Kurdish protest. The attack left six people injured, two of whom are in critical condition.

The incident occurred during a protest taking place near one of the city's most central and busiest intersections. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with citizens running to flee the scene.

According to local authorities, six people were injured in the attack, with two still fighting for their lives in hospital. The rest suffered minor injuries and received immediate medical attention. A large contingent of emergency services immediately rushed to the scene, providing first aid to the injured.

Authorities are said to have arrested four suspects, while the area around the square was cordoned off for security reasons. Investigations by authorities are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the attack and the circumstances in which it occurred.