PRESSER@TerrorEvents
20.39: suspect entered station. 20.43: walks towards passengers. Detonated suit case. Only fire.
Follows railway staff. Suit case exploses 2nd time. Bomb contained nails and gas cylinders.
Walked towards soldiers. Soldier opened fire and hit him several times.
Terrorist is Moroccan national, born 1981.
Prosecutor only wants to give initials O.Z. Not known for terrorist offenses.
First name believed to be Ousama.
House search @ 4am by police, special units and investigating judge specialized in terrorism.
End of press conference.
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Belgian federal prosecutor: #brussels attacker caused 2 explosions amidst train passengers before being shot while shouting allah akbar
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#Brussels station attacker born in Belgium in 1981, known to police for drug offences not terrorism, his flat in Molenbeek searched this am
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#Brussels federal prosecutor suspect was not known as terrorist, not wearing an explosive belt. Had suitcase with nails
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