Tunisia attack: Queen offers condolences to families of victims
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Version 0 of 1. The Queen has sent her condolences to the families of those killed in the Tunisian beach massacre, saying the brutal attack had left her and the Duke of Edinburgh shocked. The monarch also sent her “deepest sympathy” to those injured in Friday’s attack in Sousse, which left at least 15 Britons dead. As tributes were paid to the victims by family and friends, Buckingham Palace released a statement from the Queen, saying: “Prince Philip and I were shocked to learn of the attack on British tourists in Tunisia on Friday. We send our sincere condolences to the families of those who were killed and our deepest sympathy to the people who are still fighting for their lives in hospital, and those who have been seriously injured. “Our thoughts and prayers are with those of all countries who have been affected by this terrible event.” The home secretary, Theresa May, said the British death toll was expected to rise. Three Irish people are also among the dead. The attack by Kalashnikov-wielding student Seifeddine Rezgui targeted western tourists on the beach at the RIU Imperial Marhaba and the RIU Bellevue and ended only when he was shot dead by police. A bomb was found on his body. Investigators have revealed they are looking for at least one more accomplice, with an interior ministry spokesman telling the Associated Press it was sure that Rezgui had help. |