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3 men charged over Brussels airport attack

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8 years ago

March 27, 2016

3 men charged over Brussels airport attack

Authorities in Belgium have charged three men with terrorist offences linked with the fatal attacks at Brussels airport and a train station on Tuesday which left at least 31 people dead.

It is believed that one of the three person charged is the third fugitive airport bomber who local media said appeared on security footage with two other suicide bombers at Brussels airport shortly before they detonated their bombs.

Prosecutors alleged that the suspect identified as Faycal C., although Belgian media reported his full name as Faycal Cheffou, was the man wearing a hat and a light-coloured jacket in last Tuesday’s airport picture that showed three men pushing baggage trolleys bearing luggage.

Authorities identified the first suspect on Saturday as Faycal C., although Belgian media reported his full name as Faycal Cheffou.

Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported that he is believed to be the third attacker at the Brussels airport, who has been on the run after he was identified by a taxi driver who drove the attackers to the airport.

The suspect was one of those who were apprehended by Belgian police following raids on Thursday evening around surrounding neighborhoods in Brussel

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