An unknown was shot by police after attacking an officer with a knife in Brussels on Monday, the Sun reported.

According to the source, the incident took place in Maximilien Park in the northern part of Brussels.

The police officer was slightly injured after the attack, His colleagues used a baton and sprayed the man with gas to neutralize the attacker.

“The person continued to be threatening and injured the officer in the head.The man attacked one of our colleagues with a knife,” Brussels police spokeswoman Ilse Van De Keere said.

The investigation has been launched.