Belgium synagogue damaged in explosion, no wounded: police

An early-morning explosion damaged a synagogue in Liege, shattering nearby windows, as authorities investigated the cause.

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The blast took place around 4:00 am (0300 GMT) in front of the synagogue. / Reuters

A synagogue was damaged in a blast in Liege, eastern Belgium, police said, adding they were investigating the cause of the explosion.

No injuries were reported, with "only material damage", a spokesperson for the police in the city of Liege said in a statement.

The blast took place around 4:00 am (0300 GMT) in front of the synagogue on Monday, blowing out the windows of the buildings across the road, the spokesperson added.

A security perimeter was erected, and the federal police were expected at the scene, according to the French-speaking RTBF public broadcaster.

Built in 1899, the synagogue also serves as a museum for the history of Liege's Jewish community, according to its website.