Brussels on high alert amid terror fears

Soldiers and armed police are patrolling the streets of Brussels after the city was put on maximum alert.

Belgium's prime minister said the authorities had information about "the imminent threat" of an attack similar to Paris, possibly involving gunmen in multiple locations.

The metro system will be closed till Sunday, and the public has been warned to avoid crowds, including shopping centres and concerts.

James Reynolds reports.

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