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Briton missing since Brussels terror attack confirmed dead

David Dixon, 53, who was missing since Tuesday's bombings, has been confirmed dead by his family.

Tuesday's attacks on the Brussels airport and metro system killed 31 people and injured many more.

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Missing Brussels victim David Dixon confirmed dead

David Dixon had been missing since the attacks Credit: Facebook

The family of David Dixon, missing since the Brussels attacks on Tuesday, have confirmed he has died.

Mr Dixon, 53, from Hartlepool, was thought to have been on the metro system at the time of the bombings.

In a statement, his family said they had received "the most terrible and devastating news about our beloved David".

The Foreign Office also confirmed the news.

A spokesman added: "We know of seven British nationals who were injured in the attacks - three are still being treated in hospital. Our Embassy staff are working to assist all British nationals affected".

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