A British man has been confirmed dead following the terror attacks in Brussels.
The family of David Dixon, 50, who was originally from Hartlepool but was living in the Belgian capital, said they had received "the most terrible and devastating news".
At least 32 people were killed and 270 injured when suicide bombs ripped through the airport and a Metro station on Tuesday morning.
A statement issued on Friday by the Foreign Office on behalf of Mr Dixon's family said: "This morning we received the most terrible and devastating news about our beloved David. At this most painful time our family would gratefully appreciate it if we could be left alone to grieve in private. Please respect our wishes."
The Foreign Office said officials know of seven British nationals who were injured in the attacks, with three still being treated in hospital.
Mr Dixon, an IT programmer, had been missing since the Metro blast, and his family previously said they were "anxiously waiting" and hoping for "good news" about him.
It was reported that Mr Dixon's aunt had texted him following the airport explosions and had received a message back from him saying he was safe.
But it is thought he then got on the Metro to go to work and got caught up in the attack.
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