One of Europe's popular terror suspects, Salah Abdeslam, is arrested in Brussels Friday. Injured, but alive. The 26-year-old man, a Frenchman living in Belgium is suspected of involvement in the bloody attacks on terraces, a concert hall and a stadium in Paris on 13 november.
France will soon ask his extradition, said the French president François Hollande. He expects Belgium, quickly and positively, '' will respond.
A simple search of the commune perceived frost on Tuesday escalated into a massive shelling. One person was killed there by police bullets, two other gunmen escaped. Friday leaked out that one of them possible Abdeslam was. Thereupon the authorities Friday had to act fast and with great equipment and manpower was also an action set up in the commune of Molenbeek.
Shots and explosions sounded. Streets were sealed for curious and residents. "Right now the rest had returned there is again doing in Molenbeek, '' sighed a bystander." Unfortunately this is a proof that that is right, '' said another.
Light injured in the action were four persons arrested, so in addition to Abdeslam confirmed the Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel. Amine Calder and three members of the family that Abdeslam housed, are also arrested. Michel spoke of a success in the fight against terrorism and the struggle for democracy.
Abdeslam hit at the intervention slightly injured his leg. Also Cain, who is also suspected of involvement in the attacks in Paris, was injured. Both of them are transferred to a hospital for treatment.
Around 8:30 pm, the police units back and it was again released. Left behind are the experts for investigation.
The threat level remains despite the arrest or Abdeslam on the second highest level (three).
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Update: 12:15 pm
Abdeslam and Cain from hospital the terrorists Salah Abdeslam and Amine Cain have Saturday morning about eight hours left the hospital in Brussels. That has a spokeswoman for the hospital.
Shortly before the announcement of two ambulances escorted by police vehicles left the hospital. To be adopted, the duo is transferred to the premises of the judicial police to the Crown Avenue in the Belgian capital. Not later than Sunday evening the two men, who Friday after a shootout with the police in Molenbeek could be arrested, brought before the examining magistrate. The pair hit at the gunfight slightly injured.
France will soon ask for extradition, announced president François Hollande Friday night already.
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