Synagogue in Belgium damaged in explosion

A synagogue in Belgium has been damaged in an explosion in what authorities have said was an "antisemitic" attack.

The explosion in the eastern city of Liege happened at around 4am local time, Belgian broadcaster VRT reported. The blast blew out the windows of the synagogue and of a building on the opposite side of the road.

Pictures circulating online showed damage to the synagogue's wooden front door. No injuries were reported.

The incident was an "extremely violent act of antisemitism.