Brussels attacks: What we know so far about the explosions at Zaventem Airport and Maalbeek Metro station

Scores of people were killed and hundreds wounded during this morning’s terror attacks in Brussels, with Islamic State claiming responsibility.

Two explosions, one believed to have been caused by a suicide bomber, rocked Brussels Zaventem Airport at around 7am UK time.

About an hour later, an explosion occurred at Maalbeek Metro station, near the EU quarter.

The death toll from all three explosions is estimated to be 34, with 14 reportedly killed at the airport and a further 20 at the Metro, according to the city’s mayor.

About 170 people are believed to have been injured by the blasts.

AMAQ, a news agency affiliated with Islamic State, announced this afternoon the terror group was responsible for the slaughter.

Downing Street confirmed one British national at the airport is among those to have been injured.

Local media reported that shouts in Arabic were heard and shots were fired during the airport attack.

Two Kalashnikov rifles and an unexploded bomb belt were found at the airport in the aftermath of the blasts, according to local media.

Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel condemned the “blind, violent and cowardly” attacks, which were greeted by condemnation around the world.

A news agency affiliated to Islamic State has claimed the terror group was responsible for the atrocities, which came days after Salah Abdeslam, the prime suspect in the Paris terror attacks, was arrested in the Belgian capital.