Friday, March 25, 2016

DNA of suspected Brussels suicide bomber found at Paris attack sites

The DNA of a second suspected suicide bomber in Tuesday's attacks on Brussels, has been found at the sites of the Paris attacks in November.

Federal prosecutors believe that 24 year-old Najim Laachraoui was the suspected bomb-maker involved in the Paris attacks, on November 13. 

The news that his DNA had been linked to the Paris attacks, came as three more people were arrested in Brussels in connection to Tuesday's attack on the city's metro and international airport.

Our correspondent in Brussels, Olly Barratt, has more:

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Our correspondent, Olly Barratt, says mistakes reportedly made by the Belgian authorities have sparked outrage and anger- as well as questions over security around the Belgian capital, which is also home to the EU's institutions.

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