Images of Tintin crying shared in show of solidarity for Brussels

Images of the cartoon character Tintin crying have spread across social media following the devastating terror attacks in Brussels.

Tintin is a famous cartoon character who was created by Georges Remi, a Belgian cartoonist. The Adventures of Tintin was written by Remi using his pen name, Herge, and has come to be known as a national hero in Belgium and a symbol of Brussels.

Tintin’s image has been shared all over Twitter and Instagram to pay tribute to the victims of the attacks.

Using the #JeSuisBruxelles or #JeShuisBelge the images have been shared on social media, featuring the beloved cartoon as a symbol of solidarity and support.

A photo posted by captain tuna (@captain_tuna_444) on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:53pm PDT

A photo posted by Marie Ptibiscuit (@squirelldunord) on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:49pm PDT

A photo posted by ???ThayGomes??? (@thaycg2) on Mar 22, 2016 at 12:48pm PDT

Peace for the world. #JeSuisBruxelles pic.twitter.com/jVA5N0dINw

— ¿Jessica? ✌ (@soymembrillo) March 22, 2016

#JeSuisBruxelles: Solidarity in a thousand pictures https://t.co/bj2kyHpMpH pic.twitter.com/bs9RlKl4bv

— DW – Culture (@dw_culture) March 22, 2016

My ode to the people of #Brussels #brusselsattack pic.twitter.com/JpmKBAN87n

— Søren Juhl (@SoerenJuhl) March 22, 2016

Yesterday morning (Brussels time) three bombs were detonated, two at the airport and one on a busy metro train station. It is reported that at least 10 people have been killed at the airport and 20 people have died in the attack on the subway station, a further 230 people have been injured. Islamic State have reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.

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