比利时逮捕三名绑架人质嫌犯

Belgian police have detained three people who took a hostage in the western city of Ghent on Monday. The hostage was released unharmed.

The motive remains unclear, but a Belgian official said Monday there is no indication the incident is linked to terrorism, the Islamic State or the ongoing hostage situation in a Sydney, Australia, cafe.

Despite initial reports that the suspects were armed, a spokeswoman for the state prosecutor said no weapons were found.