Belgium vs Sweden match abandoned after two people shot dead in Brussels

Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier match against Sweden was abandoned tonight after two people were shot dead in Brussels.

The horrific incident unfolded in the Belgian capital ahead of Monday night's international game. Belgium's prime minister later confirmed both victims were Swedish. Brussels has tonight increased its terror threat to the highest level.

Supporters were asked to stay inside the stadium for their own safety, with the gunman still at large. "Due to the incidents in Brussels earlier tonight, play is suspended," said a message on Belgium's official account on X/twitter. "Our thoughts are with all those affected."

Sweden's official account on X posted: "Message to Swedish supporters on site in Brussels: The Belgian police want Swedish supporters to stay in the arena for security reasons. Take part in information from officials, authorities and staff on site.

"We will return when the Belgian authorities provide us with new information. Keep calm and take care of each other. Our thoughts go out to all the relatives of those affected in Brussels."

The first half of Monday night's game was played. Viktor Gyokeres opened the scoring for Sweden, before Belgium's Romelu Lukaku converted a penalty to make it 1-1. The game was abandoned in the second half.

A UEFA statement later confirmed that "following a suspected terrorist attack in Brussels", the game was abandoned "after consultation with the two teams and the local police authorities".

According to a BBC report, the gunman fled the scene of the attack and is still at large at the time of writing, with prosecutors in Belgium saying they are treating the shooting as terrorism.

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo posted on X, formerly known as twitter, to