An unidentified man has opened fire on a restaurant in the centre of Brussels and quickly fled the scene.

Iran Press/ Europe: A man fired three shots into a window of a restaurant in central Brussels on Monday, before quickly fleeing the scene. Police say the incident is not related to Terrorism, according to a Sputnik News Agency report.

A witness cited by the prosecutor’s office claimed the suspect was armed with a Kalashnikov-style rifle.

The shooter was targeting La Parisienne restaurant on Avenue Louise. As the restaurant was closed at the time of the incident, no one was injured.

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According to a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office, Ine "Van Wymersch", it was not believed to be a terrorist attack. The motive for the attack is unclear.

Police officers are searching for the suspect and will try to identify the attacker as soon as possible, the prosecutor's office spokeswoman added.

Ballistics experts have been sent to the scene.

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