Police in Brussels have ordered a right-wing political conference taking place in the city to be shut down.

With political heavyweights including Nigel Farage and former Home Secretary Priti Patel in attendance, the National Conservatism Conference had aimed to bring together voices from across Europe to share their views on the continent's future political outlook.

However, once Farage was on stage to address the gathered crowd, Brussels' mayor ordered organisers to wrap up the conference within just 15 minutes.

A report in local outlet the Brussels Times had said "anti-fascist" protesters were threatening the venue with mass protests, and had demanded the event be called off entirely.

Police told GB News they had issued a public order notice due to the "threat of protest" at the event, though sources at the scene reported there had not yet been any sign of demonstrations.

Authorities are currently in place outside the building, with organisers handed a mere 15 minutes' notice to respond after the notice had been read.