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Kenya attack: Sixth Briton dead in Westgate mall siege | Kenya attack: Sixth Briton dead in Westgate mall siege |
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A sixth Briton has died following the siege at a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the Foreign Office has confirmed. | A sixth Briton has died following the siege at a shopping mall in the Kenyan capital Nairobi, the Foreign Office has confirmed. |
At least 72 people are known to have been killed in the four-day attack at the Westgate centre. | At least 72 people are known to have been killed in the four-day attack at the Westgate centre. |
The Foreign Office has said that it cannot rule out the possibility of further casualties. | The Foreign Office has said that it cannot rule out the possibility of further casualties. |
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time." | A Foreign Office spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time." |
Forensic experts have been combing the complex, looking for bodies and clues, since the siege ended on Tuesday. | Forensic experts have been combing the complex, looking for bodies and clues, since the siege ended on Tuesday. |
The confirmed death toll is 61 civilians, six security officers and five militants. Kenya's Red Cross says 61 people are still missing. | The confirmed death toll is 61 civilians, six security officers and five militants. Kenya's Red Cross says 61 people are still missing. |
Eleven people have been arrested in connection with the attack, which al-Shabab, an Islamist group based in neighbouring Somalia, is claiming responsibility for. |