Brussels bomber was a jailer for 'Islamic State', says former hostage

The bomb maker for attacks on Paris and Brussels had a previous career as a jailer for the so-called 'Islamic State' group, a lawyer for one of his hostages has said.

Brussels authorities say Najim Laachraoui, a 24-year-old Belgian, built the explosive belts used in the assaults on both European capitals and blew himself up at Brussels Airport on March 22.