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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie,Mike Bedigan and Maroosha Muzaffar

Brussels shooting live updates: Two Swedes shot dead as Belgium police probe possible terror attack

AP

Emergency services on scene after two people shot dead in Brussels

A terror suspected of killing two Swedish football fans in Brussels has died after being shot by police in a cafe on Tuesday.

The 45-year-old Tunisian man, who was shot in the chest, died in hospital from his wounds, local media said.

Crisis Centre Belgium also confirmed that the perpetrator was identified and passed away.

Authorities confirmed the suspect had died and have told POLITICO more information will be released “within an hour”.

Two Swedish nationals were killed in Brussels after the gunman opened fire in the city centre on Monday night.

Footage shared online showed a man dressed in an orange jacket unloading several shots, using a large weapon. The bearded man was reportedly seen leaving the crime scene on a scooter.

The violent incident came ahead of a qualifier game for the UEFA Euros between Sweden and Belgium at the Heysel Stadium, some three miles away.

The second half of the match was later called off after players reportedly refused to return to the field. A message from the Swedish FA, sent to supporters advised fans to remain inside the stadium.

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