Paris Attacks Suspect Abdeslam 'Caught Alive'

The most wanted fugitive from November's Paris attacks has been "caught alive" after being wounded in a Brussels shootout, say reports.

Salah Abdeslam is believed to have been injured during a major police operation in the Molenbeek suburb of the city, in which at least 10 shots were heard.

Grenades have also been used in the operation, it is understood.

A police helicopter was heard overhead and many fire engines were seen near to the location, in the street. 

Belgium's Prime Minster Charles Michel has left the EU-Turkey migrant crisis summit amid the reports.

Back in November it was reported that Abdeslam had reportedly returned to Brussels with a suicide vest - and "may have been ready to blow himself up".

A police source had told The Sunday Times of fears "there is a walking bomb" in the Belgian capital.

The source said Abdeslam may have become "trapped and desperate" since fleeing the bloodshed which killed 130 people.

However, other sources are reporting that suspect Salah Abdeslam has reportedly been shot and wounded during an anti-teror raid in Brussels.

Local media reports two people have been injured in the raid - one being Abdeslam and another being a police officer, RTBF, Belgium's public broadcaster, reported.