Brussels attacks: Mother of young twins among victims named

The identities of victims of the twin terror attacks in Brussels have started to trickle through.

The death of student Leopold Hecht at Maalbeek metro station was confirmed with “immense sadness” by the rector of Saint-Louis University in the city.

Calling Tuesday’s deadly atrocities “barbaric acts”, Pierre Jadoul said in a statement: “There is no word to describe our dismay. All our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.”