SUNDERLAND’S Penshaw Monument is being lit in Belgium’s colours tonight as a mark of solidarity following today’s terror attacks.
The flag on Sunderland Civic Centre has been flying at half-mast.
Penshaw monument will be lit in the black, yellow and red of the Belgian tri-color national flag from dusk this evening.
Leader of Sunderland City Council, Councillor Paul Watson said: “It has been truly shocking to watch the events unfolding in Brussels today.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the explosions and with the emergency services who worked so tirelessly to rescue them.
“As part of the International community it is important that Sunderland shows its sympathy and continuing support to all those in Belgium and across the world affected by these terrible attacks.
“We hope that lighting up one of our most iconic landmarks the Penshaw Monument will help symbolise that support, and provide a focal point for people’s tributes to those in Brussels.”