British tourists amongst 28 dead in Tunisia
BRITISH tourists are feared to be among 28 people killed after a terror attack at a Tunisian beach resort popular with British holidaymakers.
Tourists reported hearing gunshots on the beach and a loud explosion in the city of Sousse, located in the north-east of the country.
The Health Ministry in Tunisia has said that the majority of victims are British, German and Belgian nationals but that there are also some local victims.
At least one gunman is believed to have been killed. Reports suggest that a second alleged gunman has been captured.
In a statement, the British Embassy in Tunis said: “We are aware of reports of an incident in Port El Kantaoui and are urgently looking into them. We stand ready to provide consular assistance to any British nationals affected”.
Prime Minister David Cameron says the government’s crisis committee, Cobra, will meet later today in response to the attacks. He offered his condolences and ‘our solidarity in fighting the evil of terrorism’.
Scotland yard has urged the public to ‘remain vigilant’ but has not yet raised the terror threat level.
“Our priority is safety and the security of the public. We would also like to reiterate our long standing advice to remain vigilant and alert.” a spokesperson said.
Anyone who is concerned about relatives in Tunisia can contact the foreign office on 0207 008 0000.
One tourist said the attacks will not put them off travelling.
I won’t be deterred by a minority! I’ll return #Tunisia it is a beautiful country, with the loveliest people #Soussepic.twitter.com/icBldxM1Ft
— lyns (@nosiniddy) June 26, 2015
Photo of Police in Tunisa as they capture a suspect in the attack on Tourist Hotel in Sousse. pic.twitter.com/fyv3MIjVcg
— Celtic Collectibles (@CollectCelticFC) June 26, 2015
#cowards
#cowards
#cowards
OMG RIP
OMG RIP
OMG RIP
Becki Key
Becki Key
Becki Key
Disgusting
Disgusting
Disgusting
Struggling to understand how you can ” like ” this , r.i.p. And may these cowardly bastards who did this rot in hell
Struggling to understand how you can ” like ” this , r.i.p. And may these cowardly bastards who did this rot in hell
Struggling to understand how you can ” like ” this , r.i.p. And may these cowardly bastards who did this rot in hell
Siignor Whippy a ‘like’ doesn’t necessarily mean you actually like what the story is about. Just means you like the article.
Siignor Whippy a ‘like’ doesn’t necessarily mean you actually like what the story is about. Just means you like the article.
Siignor Whippy a ‘like’ doesn’t necessarily mean you actually like what the story is about. Just means you like the article.
A like spreads the story on to news feed aswell
A like spreads the story on to news feed aswell
A like spreads the story on to news feed aswell
Terrible and unnecessary, those poor innocent people who just wanted to have a nice holiday
Terrible and unnecessary, those poor innocent people who just wanted to have a nice holiday
Terrible and unnecessary, those poor innocent people who just wanted to have a nice holiday
Well I find this article disturbing and sad knowing innocent people have perished at the hands of of terrorists
Well I find this article disturbing and sad knowing innocent people have perished at the hands of of terrorists
Well I find this article disturbing and sad knowing innocent people have perished at the hands of of terrorists
People are liking the article that’s all
Some ‘like’ a story so it shows on their page for all their friends to see. It’s faster than “share”
I was about to book holiday to Tunisia last week and last minute booked turkey instead. If i had booked i would of been onto travel agent to change. Bloody scary and cant help feel for all those effected . You cant even have an enjoyable holiday relaxing on a beach round them all up i say
Turkey is tge same thay said thay will kill ppl there to be careful
very sad r.i.p.
I don’t know how these vile cults are growing so fast and recruiting people from all walks of life scares the he’ll out of me. I wouldn’t risk visiting a Muslim country in my lifetime.our government and all the other countries out there need to take a stand and wipe it out fast.
Beth Allwood Tom Chesterton
Bloody know scary stuff!!
I know yh will u b ok xxx
Hopefully cancel flights a book somewhere different haha x
What a dreadful thing what makes these people tick
I’m booked to go to Tunisia the same place soon. And also a member on a Turkish site which someone posted terrorist warnings and admin deleted it. I think if these sad things are happening people should be warned. R.I.P all those sad souls
Can happen anywhere Lucy. Tunisia struggles to cope and maintain their tourist industry as they’ve said today on news. Turkey would protect the hotels as fast as they could with deploying Jandarma. We were in Turkey when London tube bombings took place, nothing to do with Turkey but they immediately started doing checks on vehicles, set road blocks up with the local Jandarma to protect their western tourists just in case. Tunisia stand a lot to lose on todays massacre, sad truth is its hard to stop something like this happening. R.I.P. all the victims.
Hope they do cos they do much about the shootings in the clubs which happened last year. Seen such a difference there lately. Lesley Demeda
Turkey is next thay said and Cyprus ppl need to stay put and dont travel