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Tunisia attack: What we know about the British victims Tunisia attack: What we know about the British victims
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With the number of Britons killed in the Tunisian attack expected to rise, here is a breakdown of what we know so far about the victims:With the number of Britons killed in the Tunisian attack expected to rise, here is a breakdown of what we know so far about the victims:
The deadThe dead
So far, 12 British victims have been named.So far, 12 British victims have been named.
Carly LovettCarly Lovett
Carly was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.Carly was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.
She was a graduate of Lincoln University, and according to reports in the local press worked for an e-commerce company called Fizzco Ltd in Fillingham near Gainsborough.She was a graduate of Lincoln University, and according to reports in the local press worked for an e-commerce company called Fizzco Ltd in Fillingham near Gainsborough.
The University of Lincoln's school of film and media tweeted earlier: "Saddened to hear news reports of Carly Lovett in Tunisia - Graduate of our University 2013."The University of Lincoln's school of film and media tweeted earlier: "Saddened to hear news reports of Carly Lovett in Tunisia - Graduate of our University 2013."
Patrick Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel RichardsPatrick Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel Richards
Three members of the same family were killed in the attack.Three members of the same family were killed in the attack.
Adrian Evans, 44, from Tipton, West Midlands, died along with his father, 78-year-old Patrick Evans and nephew Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury.Adrian Evans, 44, from Tipton, West Midlands, died along with his father, 78-year-old Patrick Evans and nephew Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury.
Adrian Evans worked for Sandwell Council in Oldbury as a manager in the gas services department.Adrian Evans worked for Sandwell Council in Oldbury as a manager in the gas services department.
Council leader Darren Cooper said: "Adrian Evans was a very popular and long-serving employee.Council leader Darren Cooper said: "Adrian Evans was a very popular and long-serving employee.
"We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy.""We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy."
Mahoob Hussain, who worked with him, said: "I had a number of phone calls from the staff who worked for him, crying because it was his first day on holiday.Mahoob Hussain, who worked with him, said: "I had a number of phone calls from the staff who worked for him, crying because it was his first day on holiday.
"My understanding is it was his first day - and suddenly the next thing the colleagues found out what happened in Tunisia and they were all in tears.""My understanding is it was his first day - and suddenly the next thing the colleagues found out what happened in Tunisia and they were all in tears."
Joel was a local football referee from Wednesbury and a student at the University of Worcester.Joel was a local football referee from Wednesbury and a student at the University of Worcester.
Birmingham County FA, who said he was an active member of its youth council, said: "A young, talented referee with the world at his feet, he was highly thought of and will be sadly missed.Birmingham County FA, who said he was an active member of its youth council, said: "A young, talented referee with the world at his feet, he was highly thought of and will be sadly missed.
The University of Worcester's vice chancellor and chief executive, Professor David Green, said: "At Worcester Joel has shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead.The University of Worcester's vice chancellor and chief executive, Professor David Green, said: "At Worcester Joel has shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead.
"Since joining the university, he has become very popular with his fellow students, team mates and with the many staff that have taught him throughout his time with us.""Since joining the university, he has become very popular with his fellow students, team mates and with the many staff that have taught him throughout his time with us."
Walsall FC said the men were all big fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family.Walsall FC said the men were all big fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family.
Fellow fans have been asked to show their support by laying scarves outside the main entrance of the stadium on Monday morning.Fellow fans have been asked to show their support by laying scarves outside the main entrance of the stadium on Monday morning.
Sue Davey and Scott ChalkleySue Davey and Scott Chalkley
Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, posted on Twitter on Saturday night to confirm the death of his mother. He had taken to Twitter in the wake of the attack urging others to help find her.Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, posted on Twitter on Saturday night to confirm the death of his mother. He had taken to Twitter in the wake of the attack urging others to help find her.
He wrote after confirming he had been told of her death: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx"He wrote after confirming he had been told of her death: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx"
Ms Davey's daughter Chloe is the partner of Leicester City footballer Marc Albrighton. The football club offered support to the family saying: "They are all in our thoughts and prayers."Ms Davey's daughter Chloe is the partner of Leicester City footballer Marc Albrighton. The football club offered support to the family saying: "They are all in our thoughts and prayers."
Mr Chalkley, 42, was Ms Davey's partner.Mr Chalkley, 42, was Ms Davey's partner.
His son, Ross Naylor, of Derby, had also posted appeals on Twitter following the attack.His son, Ross Naylor, of Derby, had also posted appeals on Twitter following the attack.
He confirmed his father's death in the "sickening attacks", posting: "I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped, you have all been amazing. One love to all and rest in peace dad."He confirmed his father's death in the "sickening attacks", posting: "I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped, you have all been amazing. One love to all and rest in peace dad."
Severn Trent Water, for whom Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, said: "We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much loved by their colleagues.Severn Trent Water, for whom Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, said: "We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much loved by their colleagues.
"Sue and Scott had a passion to help others however they could, they cared enormously for all those they worked with and were totally committed to our customers and our company."Sue and Scott had a passion to help others however they could, they cared enormously for all those they worked with and were totally committed to our customers and our company.
"We will miss them deeply. Both Sue and Scott have family and friends at Severn Trent. Our thoughts are with each of them and all those that hold them dear.""We will miss them deeply. Both Sue and Scott have family and friends at Severn Trent. Our thoughts are with each of them and all those that hold them dear."
Bruce WilkinsonBruce Wilkinson
Mr Wilkinson, 72, was a retired worker at Drax power station, from Goole, East Riding. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour".Mr Wilkinson, 72, was a retired worker at Drax power station, from Goole, East Riding. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour".
In a statement the family said: "We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.In a statement the family said: "We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
"Bruce was a loving family man, and in his working life worked to support the care of others."Bruce was a loving family man, and in his working life worked to support the care of others.
"He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike.""He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike."
Lisa BurbidgeLisa Burbidge
Ms Burbidge, in her 60s, was from Whickham, Gateshead. Her granddaughter Chloe Thompson left a tribute on the Newcastle Chronicle's Facebook page, saying: "My angel, my best friend love you always grandma, rest in peace."Ms Burbidge, in her 60s, was from Whickham, Gateshead. Her granddaughter Chloe Thompson left a tribute on the Newcastle Chronicle's Facebook page, saying: "My angel, my best friend love you always grandma, rest in peace."
Claire WindassClaire Windass
Claire Windass, 54, from Hull, was on the beach with her husband when the attack happened. Mr Windass survived and is reported to have returned home to the UK.Claire Windass, 54, from Hull, was on the beach with her husband when the attack happened. Mr Windass survived and is reported to have returned home to the UK.
Jim and Ann McQuireJim and Ann McQuire
Jim and Ann McQuire are thought to have died in the shooting, a congregation at Abronhill Parish Church in Cumbernauld has been told.Jim and Ann McQuire are thought to have died in the shooting, a congregation at Abronhill Parish Church in Cumbernauld has been told.
The recently retired couple were heavily involved with the church and prayers were said for them during Sunday's service.The recently retired couple were heavily involved with the church and prayers were said for them during Sunday's service.
Mr McQuire had volunteered with the Boys' Brigade locally. The 55th Edinburgh Boys' Brigade and Girls' Association has tweeted: "Really shocked to hear that Jim McQuire, BB officer with the 5th Cumbernauld and his wife Ann were killed in the Tunisia shootings. RIP."Mr McQuire had volunteered with the Boys' Brigade locally. The 55th Edinburgh Boys' Brigade and Girls' Association has tweeted: "Really shocked to hear that Jim McQuire, BB officer with the 5th Cumbernauld and his wife Ann were killed in the Tunisia shootings. RIP."
Mr McQuire had been due to attend a Royal garden party at Edinburgh on his return from Tunisia. His friend Andrew Eadie, who was preparing to attend the event with him, said: "I can't make sense of it, I just can't understand the logic of what they have done."Mr McQuire had been due to attend a Royal garden party at Edinburgh on his return from Tunisia. His friend Andrew Eadie, who was preparing to attend the event with him, said: "I can't make sense of it, I just can't understand the logic of what they have done."
Trudy JonesTrudy Jones
Trudy Jones, 52, from Blackwood in South Wales, has been named locally as one of those killed in the shooting.Trudy Jones, 52, from Blackwood in South Wales, has been named locally as one of those killed in the shooting.
The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said all the residents and staff were in "terrible shock".The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said all the residents and staff were in "terrible shock".
Shawkat Ilahi said: "She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling."Shawkat Ilahi said: "She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling."
Her MP, Chris Evans, said: "The reality of this horrific and brutal attack has now been brought home to our communities with the news that Trudy Jones is among those murdered.Her MP, Chris Evans, said: "The reality of this horrific and brutal attack has now been brought home to our communities with the news that Trudy Jones is among those murdered.
"My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time.""My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time."
The injuredThe injured
Britons are being treated at hospitals in Tunisia and in the UK.Britons are being treated at hospitals in Tunisia and in the UK.
Tony and Christine CallaghanTony and Christine Callaghan
Among the injured are Tony Callaghan, 52, and his wife Christine, 62, from Norfolk, who were on holiday.Among the injured are Tony Callaghan, 52, and his wife Christine, 62, from Norfolk, who were on holiday.
Mr Callaghan, who was shot in the knee, is a member of staff at the Norfolk Police force, and works at North Walsham public enquiry office as a property officer. Chris was shot in the leg.Mr Callaghan, who was shot in the knee, is a member of staff at the Norfolk Police force, and works at North Walsham public enquiry office as a property officer. Chris was shot in the leg.
Their injuries have required hospital treatment but are not life-threatening.Their injuries have required hospital treatment but are not life-threatening.
BBC correspondent Mark Lowen met up with the couple in hospital and saw the bullet holes in Chris's handbag.BBC correspondent Mark Lowen met up with the couple in hospital and saw the bullet holes in Chris's handbag.
Tom Richards, 22, has been interviewed by the Guardian. He said he came face-to-face with a gunman, and has picked up an ankle wound.Tom Richards, 22, has been interviewed by the Guardian. He said he came face-to-face with a gunman, and has picked up an ankle wound.
Matthew JamesMatthew James
Gas engineer Matthew James from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, was shot three times and used his body as a human shield to protect his fiancee Saera Wilson, 26.Gas engineer Matthew James from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, was shot three times and used his body as a human shield to protect his fiancee Saera Wilson, 26.
He is recovering having been hit on the shoulder, chest and hip.He is recovering having been hit on the shoulder, chest and hip.
The 30-year-old, who later suffered a heart attack, has since been returned to the UK and is now "stable and comfortable" in hospital.The 30-year-old, who later suffered a heart attack, has since been returned to the UK and is now "stable and comfortable" in hospital.
His family said he was "doing well".His family said he was "doing well".
His plight has touched fellow gas engineers who launched a fundraising drive in honour of the father-of-two while he recovers from his injuries.His plight has touched fellow gas engineers who launched a fundraising drive in honour of the father-of-two while he recovers from his injuries.
Organiser Ian Spedding, 53, from Burnley, said donations had surpassed £6,300 in just a few hours.Organiser Ian Spedding, 53, from Burnley, said donations had surpassed £6,300 in just a few hours.
Ross Thompson and Rebecca SmithRoss Thompson and Rebecca Smith
The couple, from Coventry, are recovering after receiving shrapnel injuries.The couple, from Coventry, are recovering after receiving shrapnel injuries.
Mr Thompson told Sky News they fled and hid indoors when the attack started.Mr Thompson told Sky News they fled and hid indoors when the attack started.
"We managed to get the room barricaded, got down low and just hid," he said."We managed to get the room barricaded, got down low and just hid," he said.
His girlfriend, with a dressing on her injured chin, said she got separated from her partner and hid in the staff toilets with another woman and her son.His girlfriend, with a dressing on her injured chin, said she got separated from her partner and hid in the staff toilets with another woman and her son.
"We locked ourselves in and hoped for the best.""We locked ourselves in and hoped for the best."
Allison HeathcoteAllison Heathcote
Allison Heathcote, 48, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, received two gunshot wounds and is in a critical condition, her brother Simon Boon told the BBC. She had surgery on Saturday and is now heavily sedated. Allison Heathcote, 48, from Lowestoft, Suffolk, received five gunshot wounds and is in a critical condition, her brother Simon Boon told the BBC. She had surgery on Saturday and is now in an induced coma.
She had been seen being stretchered from the scene of the shooting on a sunbed, Mr Boon said. He added he had not received any information about his brother-in-law Philip Heathcote.She had been seen being stretchered from the scene of the shooting on a sunbed, Mr Boon said. He added he had not received any information about his brother-in-law Philip Heathcote.
Cheryl MellorCheryl Mellor
Cheryl Mellor, 55, from Bodmin in Cornwall is in hospital following the shooting and fears her husband Stephen, 59, may be dead.Cheryl Mellor, 55, from Bodmin in Cornwall is in hospital following the shooting and fears her husband Stephen, 59, may be dead.
She told the Sunday Mirror she pretended to be dead after being hit in the arm and leg as she could not move.She told the Sunday Mirror she pretended to be dead after being hit in the arm and leg as she could not move.
"I just played dead," she said. "I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead.""I just played dead," she said. "I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead."
She described the situation as being a "nightmare".She described the situation as being a "nightmare".
Father Graham Minors, vicar of St Petroc's Church in Bodmin, told BBC Radio Cornwall a candle had been lit for the couple on Sunday morning. He said: "So many lives have been broken by all of this."Father Graham Minors, vicar of St Petroc's Church in Bodmin, told BBC Radio Cornwall a candle had been lit for the couple on Sunday morning. He said: "So many lives have been broken by all of this."
The missingThe missing
People have been desperately contacting the media to try and find family and friends who may have been caught up in the attack.People have been desperately contacting the media to try and find family and friends who may have been caught up in the attack.
John Welch and Eileen SwannackJohn Welch and Eileen Swannack
Daniel Welch, from Swindon in Wiltshire, said his grandfather John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 70, (pictured below) have not made contact since the attack.Daniel Welch, from Swindon in Wiltshire, said his grandfather John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 70, (pictured below) have not made contact since the attack.
Mr Welch is from Biddlestone and Ms Swannack is from Corsham, both in Wiltshire.Mr Welch is from Biddlestone and Ms Swannack is from Corsham, both in Wiltshire.
Daniel told the BBC: "You know that we're going to get some sort of news at some point, whether it be today, tomorrow or the next day, and you know it's probably not going to be great, because they haven't been able to make contact themselves by now."Daniel told the BBC: "You know that we're going to get some sort of news at some point, whether it be today, tomorrow or the next day, and you know it's probably not going to be great, because they haven't been able to make contact themselves by now."
The couple were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba, one of the hotels targeted by the gunman.The couple were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba, one of the hotels targeted by the gunman.
Angie and Ray FisherAngie and Ray Fisher
The couple are from Nottinghamshire.The couple are from Nottinghamshire.
Son Adam Fisher of Redhill, Surrey, has not spoken to his parents since they left for their holidaySon Adam Fisher of Redhill, Surrey, has not spoken to his parents since they left for their holiday
He told the BBC he felt "powerless" over the situation.He told the BBC he felt "powerless" over the situation.
"I've been in touch with the Foreign Office but they won't give any information out ... I don't know what to do," he said."I've been in touch with the Foreign Office but they won't give any information out ... I don't know what to do," he said.
John and Janet StockerJohn and Janet Stocker
The couple are from Crawley.The couple are from Crawley.
Sam Stocker has launched an appeal to find his grandparents and has spoken to media outlets the hashtag #FindJohnStocker has been trending on Twitter.Sam Stocker has launched an appeal to find his grandparents and has spoken to media outlets the hashtag #FindJohnStocker has been trending on Twitter.
He tweeted: If you're in #Tunisia #ImperialMaharba and you've seen this man, please let me know he's safe. #FindJohnStockerHe tweeted: If you're in #Tunisia #ImperialMaharba and you've seen this man, please let me know he's safe. #FindJohnStocker
Denis and Elaine ThwaitesDenis and Elaine Thwaites
The family of the missing couple from Blackpool had been told they were alive but injured and in a Tunisian hospital, however this has since transpired to be misinformation.The family of the missing couple from Blackpool had been told they were alive but injured and in a Tunisian hospital, however this has since transpired to be misinformation.
Son-in-law Daniel Clifford said: "We are now back to square one and fearing the worst.Son-in-law Daniel Clifford said: "We are now back to square one and fearing the worst.
"We are thinking of flying out there because we can't get anything out of the Foreign Office."We are thinking of flying out there because we can't get anything out of the Foreign Office.
"We just need to know. We are absolutely frantic.""We just need to know. We are absolutely frantic."
William and Lisa GrahamWilliam and Lisa Graham
William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, husband and wife from Perth, Scotland.William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, husband and wife from Perth, Scotland.
They were staying at the Imperial Hotel in Sousse, and hotel staff say their room still has their clothes and belongings in it.They were staying at the Imperial Hotel in Sousse, and hotel staff say their room still has their clothes and belongings in it.
The couple's daughter Holly Graham said she was desperately worried and had struggled to find out what was happening from the tour operator or the Foreign Office.The couple's daughter Holly Graham said she was desperately worried and had struggled to find out what was happening from the tour operator or the Foreign Office.
"I've had friends phoning on my behalf because you can imagine I'm a little bit of an emotional wreck at the moment."I've had friends phoning on my behalf because you can imagine I'm a little bit of an emotional wreck at the moment.
"Foreign Office - they just tell you that they've got no information, they'll phone you when they do.""Foreign Office - they just tell you that they've got no information, they'll phone you when they do."