Shropshire woman killed in Tunisia terrorist attack
A Shropshire woman was among the 23 people killed in the terrorist massacre at a museum in Tunis yesterday, it has been confirmed.
Sally Adey, 57 from Caynton near Albrighton, was among 10 people sailing on MSC Cruises' vessel, Splendida, who were killed in the attack. Twelve others were injured.
It is understood that Mrs Adey was on holiday with her husband Robert at the time of the attack. He is believed to be unharmed and receiving consular assistance from the UK embassy in Tunis.
Witnesses say the gunmen behind the attack opened fire on tourists arriving at the capital's Bardo Museum, renowned for its collection of Roman mosaics, before chasing them inside.
The victims, who also included Japanese, Italians, Colombians, Spaniards, Australians, Poles and French, were passengers on two cruise liners which had recently arrived in Tunis.
Prime Minister David Cameron said:
"These terrorist attacks yesterday in Tunisia were an appalling and brutal outrage.
"I can confirm that one of those killed was a British citizen and our heart goes out to her family. We will do everything we can to help the family at this very difficult time."
In a statement this morning Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said:
"Sadly, I can confirm the death of a British woman in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Tunisia. 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."
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack, Tunisia has faced extremist violence before and a large number of Tunisians have joined Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq.
