Tunisians gather at Habib Bourguiba avenue to show solidarity with the victims of the Tunis museum attack
A British woman killed in the terror attack in Tunisia has been named as Sally Adey.
Speaking in Kenya, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond confirmed the identity of the woman, who was among 23 people now thought to have been killed during an assault on the Bardo museum in Tunis.
Mr Hammond said in a statement: “Sadly, I can confirm the death of a British woman in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Tunisia.
“Consular staff are providing assistance to her family. My thoughts are with them at this very difficult time.
“The Tunisian people are rightly proud of their democratic transition.
“Cowardly attacks, such as the one we saw yesterday, must not be allowed to undermine what they have achieved.
“I spoke to prime minister Habib Essid yesterday to offer my condolences to all those affected by this despicable act and to assure him we stand together against terrorism.”
It is understood that Mrs Adey was with her husband on an excursion to the museum at the time of the attack.
Her husband is understood to be unharmed and receiving consular assistance from the UK embassy in Tunis. Next of kin have been informed.
British woman killed in Tunisia terror attack is named
