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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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Thirty of the 38 people killed by a gunman on a Tunisian beach were British. They have now all been formally identified and are in the process of being repatriated to the UK. Friends and family have paid tribute to the dead and injured.Thirty of the 38 people killed by a gunman on a Tunisian beach were British. They have now all been formally identified and are in the process of being repatriated to the UK. Friends and family have paid tribute to the dead and injured.
Full coverage of the Sousse attackFull coverage of the Sousse attack
Carly LovettCarly Lovett
Carly Lovett was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.Carly Lovett was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire.
"Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light," her parents Joanne and Kev, fiance Liam and other family members said."Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light," her parents Joanne and Kev, fiance Liam and other family members said.
"She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her."She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her.
"Carly recently got engaged to Liam, her childhood sweetheart of 10 years. Both were excited and looking forward to a bright future together filled with love and happiness. This has now been cruelly taken away.""Carly recently got engaged to Liam, her childhood sweetheart of 10 years. Both were excited and looking forward to a bright future together filled with love and happiness. This has now been cruelly taken away."
It added: "Carly, may you soar with the angels and we pray with all our hearts that this evil, and such disregard for human life, will end so no other family will feel the pain that we do today and always will."It added: "Carly, may you soar with the angels and we pray with all our hearts that this evil, and such disregard for human life, will end so no other family will feel the pain that we do today and always will."
Ms Lovett 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.Ms Lovett 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.
According to the Daily Mirror, she was killed by a grenade during the attack.According to the Daily Mirror, she was killed by a grenade during the attack.
Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel RichardsCharles (known as Patrick) Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel Richards
Three members of the same family were among those who died.Three members of the same family were among those who died.
Adrian Evans, 44, from Tipton in the West Midlands died along with his father, 78-year-old Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, and nephew Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury.Adrian Evans, 44, from Tipton in the West Midlands died along with his father, 78-year-old Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, and nephew Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury.
A statement released on behalf of the families by Suzanne Richards said: "We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again.A statement released on behalf of the families by Suzanne Richards said: "We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again.
"My son Joel, dad Pat and brother Adrian were our rocks and we are all heartbroken and devastated and will never get over losing them.""My son Joel, dad Pat and brother Adrian were our rocks and we are all heartbroken and devastated and will never get over losing them."
She added that the men had been so close that even in "those minutes of pure panic" the three of them and her younger son Owen, who survived the attack, had stayed together.She added that the men had been so close that even in "those minutes of pure panic" the three of them and her younger son Owen, who survived the attack, had stayed together.
"The 'jolly boys' outing' as they called it, was to celebrate Joel finishing his 2nd year at university with high grades and Owen finishing his GCSEs," said Mrs Richard. "The 'jolly boys' outing', as they called it, was to celebrate Joel finishing his second year at university with high grades and Owen finishing his GCSEs," said Mrs Richard.
"Their holiday lasted less than 24 hours and their futures and lives ended tragically.""Their holiday lasted less than 24 hours and their futures and lives ended tragically."
It added: "As a nation we must fight this evil together and smile for Joel, Ade and Pat."It added: "As a nation we must fight this evil together and smile for Joel, Ade and Pat."
Scarf tributesScarf tributes
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: "We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy."Council leader Darren Cooper said: "We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy."
Joel was a student at the University of Worcester and a keen football referee.Joel was a student at the University of Worcester and a keen football referee.
Chad Ehlertsen, chief executive of Birmingham County Football Association, said: "He was just a leader of young people; a good organiser, a good communicator and an extremely talented young referee."Chad Ehlertsen, chief executive of Birmingham County Football Association, said: "He was just a leader of young people; a good organiser, a good communicator and an extremely talented young referee."
The University of Worcester's vice-chancellor, Professor David Green, said Joel had "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, Professor David Green, said Joel had "shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead".
Walsall FC said the men were all fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family.Walsall FC said the men were all fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family.
Fellow fans showed their support by laying scarves outside the stadium on Monday.Fellow fans showed their support by laying scarves outside the stadium on Monday.
Denis and Elaine ThwaitesDenis and Elaine Thwaites
Former Birmingham City Football Club player Denis Thwaites, 70, and his wife Elaine, 69, were from Blackpool.Former Birmingham City Football Club player Denis Thwaites, 70, and his wife Elaine, 69, were from Blackpool.
Their daughter Lindsey, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said: "Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time.Their daughter Lindsey, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said: "Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time.
"We can say that both Lindsey and I flew to Tunisia with the help of the BBC and we can confirm that a positive identification was made by Lindsey of her mother and father Elaine and Denis."We can say that both Lindsey and I flew to Tunisia with the help of the BBC and we can confirm that a positive identification was made by Lindsey of her mother and father Elaine and Denis.
"We would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation."We would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation.
"It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand.""It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand."
The football club said they were "deeply shocked and saddened".The football club said they were "deeply shocked and saddened".
"Our thoughts are with Denis' family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity," the club added."Our thoughts are with Denis' family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity," the club added.
John and Janet StockerJohn and Janet Stocker
Grandparents Janet and John Stocker, from Crawley in Sussex, were described as "the happiest, most loving couple" by their family.Grandparents Janet and John Stocker, from Crawley in Sussex, were described as "the happiest, most loving couple" by their family.
"They enjoyed life's simple pleasures as well as the pleasures and love of their extensive family and their many friends, but most of all they were still very much in love with each other," they said."They enjoyed life's simple pleasures as well as the pleasures and love of their extensive family and their many friends, but most of all they were still very much in love with each other," they said.
"They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side.""They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side."
Retired printer Mr Stocker, 74, was born in Peckham, south-east London, and was a "proud father of us five children and 10 grandchildren".Retired printer Mr Stocker, 74, was born in Peckham, south-east London, and was a "proud father of us five children and 10 grandchildren".
Mrs Stocker, 63, was born in Fulham, west London, and was a "fun-loving and devoted mother" who "loved nothing more than being around all of the grandchildren".Mrs Stocker, 63, was born in Fulham, west London, and was a "fun-loving and devoted mother" who "loved nothing more than being around all of the grandchildren".
John StolleryJohn Stollery
John Stollery, 58, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, had been on holiday with his family.John Stollery, 58, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, had been on holiday with his family.
"John was special, he made a difference and gave his best to others," his wife Cheryl said."John was special, he made a difference and gave his best to others," his wife Cheryl said.
"We, his family, are proud of him and deeply saddened that he was taken from us in such a horrific and tragic way. We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together.""We, his family, are proud of him and deeply saddened that he was taken from us in such a horrific and tragic way. We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together."
Mr Stollery had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for 33 years and spent the last 16 years working with children in care.Mr Stollery had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for 33 years and spent the last 16 years working with children in care.
William and Lisa GrahamWilliam and Lisa Graham
Married couple William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, were from Bankfoot in Perth and Kinross. They were in Tunisia to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday.Married couple William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, were from Bankfoot in Perth and Kinross. They were in Tunisia to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday.
Mr Graham worked as a turnstile operator on match days at St Johnstone FC's McDiarmid Park.Mr Graham worked as a turnstile operator on match days at St Johnstone FC's McDiarmid Park.
"This is terrible news and our thoughts go out to the whole family at this time," said Saints' chairman Steve Brown."This is terrible news and our thoughts go out to the whole family at this time," said Saints' chairman Steve Brown.
"Billy was part of the St Johnstone family and a great ambassador for the club who always did his job with a smile on his face.""Billy was part of the St Johnstone family and a great ambassador for the club who always did his job with a smile on his face."
Sue Davey and Scott ChalkleySue Davey and Scott Chalkley
Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, had used Twitter to appeal for his 43-year-old mother's whereabouts in the wake of the attack.Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, had used Twitter to appeal for his 43-year-old mother's whereabouts in the wake of the attack.
Days after the attack he posted to confirm his mother's death, writing: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx".Days after the attack he posted to confirm his mother's death, writing: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx".
He later told the BBC: "We have lost a very, very special person to us.He later told the BBC: "We have lost a very, very special person to us.
"My memory is of my mum grinning from side to side and she is looking at me on the camera and she is saying 'We are going to Tunisia next week, I can't wait'.""My memory is of my mum grinning from side to side and she is looking at me on the camera and she is saying 'We are going to Tunisia next week, I can't wait'."
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."
'RIP dad''RIP dad'
Mr Chalkley, 42, from Chaddesden, Derby, was Ms Davey's partner.Mr Chalkley, 42, from Chaddesden, Derby, was Ms Davey's partner.
His son, Ross Naylor, from Derby, confirmed his father's death in the "sickening attacks", posting on Twitter: "I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped, you have all been amazing. One love to all and rest in peace dad."His son, Ross Naylor, from Derby, confirmed his father's death in the "sickening attacks", posting on Twitter: "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 which 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 which 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."
Flags at Tamworth Borough Council and Tamworth Castle were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those killed in the shooting.Flags at Tamworth Borough Council and Tamworth Castle were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those killed in the shooting.
Bruce WilkinsonBruce Wilkinson
Mr Wilkinson, 72, from Goole, East Riding, was a retired worker at Drax power station. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour".Mr Wilkinson, 72, from Goole, East Riding, was a retired worker at Drax power station. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour".
"We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather," they said."We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather," they said.
"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, from Whickham, Gateshead, was described as "the most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her devastated family.Ms Burbidge, in her 60s, from Whickham, Gateshead, was described as "the most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her devastated family.
"We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," they said."We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," they said.
They added that she had "four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously".They added that she had "four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously".
One of her granddaughters, 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."One of her granddaughters, 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."
The paper has also reported that people are donating money to create a memorial in memory of Ms Burbidge in her home town.The paper has also reported that people are donating money to create a memorial in memory of Ms Burbidge in her home town.
Claire WindassClaire Windass
Claire Windass, 54, from Hull, was on holiday with her husband Jim who survived the attack.Claire Windass, 54, from Hull, was on holiday with her husband Jim who survived the attack.
"Claire was sunbathing on the beach with her husband Jim, who miraculously managed to escape physically unharmed and has now returned to his home in Hull, where he is surrounded by family and friends at this emotionally difficult time for us all," her family said."Claire was sunbathing on the beach with her husband Jim, who miraculously managed to escape physically unharmed and has now returned to his home in Hull, where he is surrounded by family and friends at this emotionally difficult time for us all," her family said.
They added: "She was a warm, kind-hearted woman who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed."They added: "She was a warm, kind-hearted woman who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed."
Mrs Windass, who had two children and two step-children, lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years before moving to Hull in 2012 when she married Mr Windass.Mrs Windass, who had two children and two step-children, lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years before moving to Hull in 2012 when she married Mr Windass.
Staff at North Lincolnshire Council, where she had worked for 18 years, were said to be "deeply saddened" by news of her death.Staff at North Lincolnshire Council, where she had worked for 18 years, were said to be "deeply saddened" by news of her death.
Chris Skinner, the council's head of communications, said: "She was a popular and well-respected member of staff who will be greatly missed."Chris Skinner, the council's head of communications, said: "She was a popular and well-respected member of staff who will be greatly missed."
Jim and Ann McQuireJim and Ann McQuire
Recently retired couple Jim, 66, and Ann McQuire, 63, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, were heavily involved with the church, and prayers were said for them during a Sunday service.Recently retired couple Jim, 66, and Ann McQuire, 63, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, were heavily involved with the church, and prayers were said for them during a Sunday 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."
He had been due to attend a royal garden party at Edinburgh on his return from Tunisia.He 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."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
Mother-of-four Trudy Jones, 51, a care home worker from Blackwood in south Wales, had been on holiday with friends.Mother-of-four Trudy Jones, 51, a care home worker from Blackwood in south Wales, had been on holiday with friends.
Her family described her as their "beautiful mother" in a statement.Her family described her as their "beautiful mother" in a statement.
"Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself," they said."Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself," they said.
"Always willing to help others, she loved everyone around her including all of the people she cared for at work. She'll be missed by so many people. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going.""Always willing to help others, she loved everyone around her including all of the people she cared for at work. She'll be missed by so many people. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going."
The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said residents and staff were in "terrible shock".The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said residents and staff were in "terrible shock".
"She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling," said Shawkat Ilahi."She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling," said Shawkat Ilahi.
Stuart CullenStuart Cullen
Stuart Cullen, 52, from Lowestoft, was with his wife when he was killed in the attack.Stuart Cullen, 52, from Lowestoft, was with his wife when he was killed in the attack.
"Mrs Cullen received injuries during the incident but has been able to return home to Suffolk where she is being comforted by close family and Suffolk Police family liaison officers," police said."Mrs Cullen received injuries during the incident but has been able to return home to Suffolk where she is being comforted by close family and Suffolk Police family liaison officers," police said.
They said the couple had one adult daughter, Emma, and said the family were "truly grateful for the compassion afforded to them" since Mr Cullen's death.They said the couple had one adult daughter, Emma, and said the family were "truly grateful for the compassion afforded to them" since Mr Cullen's death.
Stephen MellorStephen Mellor
Stephen Mellor, 59, from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he attempted to shield his wife Cheryl, 55, who survived the attack.Stephen Mellor, 59, from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he attempted to shield his wife Cheryl, 55, who survived the attack.
The Plymouth Herald reported that his wife, a retired psychiatric nurse, survived by pretending to be dead after she was shot and injured.The Plymouth Herald reported that his wife, a retired psychiatric nurse, survived by pretending to be dead after she was shot and injured.
Mrs Mellor told the paper: "Someone came over and said they'd move me but the gunfire started up again so I just lay there.Mrs Mellor told the paper: "Someone came over and said they'd move me but the gunfire started up again so I just lay there.
"I just played dead. I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead.""I just played dead. I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead."
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.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."He said: "So many lives have been broken by all of this."
Philip HeathcotePhilip Heathcote
Philip Heathcote, 52, and his wife Allison, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary during their time in Tunisia.Philip Heathcote, 52, and his wife Allison, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary during their time in Tunisia.
Mrs Heathcote was was shot several times in the attack but survived.Mrs Heathcote was was shot several times in the attack but survived.
"The thoughts of our family go out to them all as we together grieve for this awful loss," Mr Heathcote's brother-in-law Simon Boon said."The thoughts of our family go out to them all as we together grieve for this awful loss," Mr Heathcote's brother-in-law Simon Boon said.
Christopher and Sharon BellChristopher and Sharon Bell
The family of rail worker Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon, from Leeds, said they were "deeply saddened" by their loss.The family of rail worker Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon, from Leeds, said they were "deeply saddened" by their loss.
Mr Bell worked for Northern Rail in Leeds and the couple were described as "hard-working" by their neighbours.Mr Bell worked for Northern Rail in Leeds and the couple were described as "hard-working" by their neighbours.
The BBC understands the couple had two grown-up children and a third teenage child.The BBC understands the couple had two grown-up children and a third teenage child.
The family said they had very little information about the circumstances of the couple's death but were "working with the authorities to gather as much information as possible".The family said they had very little information about the circumstances of the couple's death but were "working with the authorities to gather as much information as possible".
Chris DyerChris Dyer
Chris Dyer, 32, an engineer from Watford, was on holiday with his wife Gina Van Dort when he was killed in the attack. She is reported as having clung on to her dead husband's hand as paramedics tried to get her to safety.Chris Dyer, 32, an engineer from Watford, was on holiday with his wife Gina Van Dort when he was killed in the attack. She is reported as having clung on to her dead husband's hand as paramedics tried to get her to safety.
Mr Dyer was a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and a member of Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu club.Mr Dyer was a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and a member of Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu club.
In a statement on Facebook, the group said: "There are no words to express how incredibly shaken we are by Chris Dyer's unexpected, tragic death."In a statement on Facebook, the group said: "There are no words to express how incredibly shaken we are by Chris Dyer's unexpected, tragic death."
David ThompsonDavid Thompson
David Thompson, 80, from The Green in Tadley, Hampshire, was a retired Atomic Weapons Establishment scientist and described by his neighbours as a "wonderful man".David Thompson, 80, from The Green in Tadley, Hampshire, was a retired Atomic Weapons Establishment scientist and described by his neighbours as a "wonderful man".
Tadley Town Council chairman David Leeks said the reaction in the town was one of "pure shock".Tadley Town Council chairman David Leeks said the reaction in the town was one of "pure shock".
John Welch and Eileen SwannackJohn Welch and Eileen Swannack
John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 73, loved Tunisia and had stayed at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba twice a year for the past eight years.John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 73, loved Tunisia and had stayed at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba twice a year for the past eight years.
Police said relatives of Ms Swannack, from Biddeston, and Mr Welch, of Corsham, were getting support from a family liaison officer.Police said relatives of Ms Swannack, from Biddeston, and Mr Welch, of Corsham, were getting support from a family liaison officer.
Angie and Ray FisherAngie and Ray Fisher
Angie, 69, and Ray Fisher, 75, were from Leicester.Angie, 69, and Ray Fisher, 75, were from Leicester.
Their son Adam Fisher, from Redhill in Surrey, had previously told the BBC he had not spoken to his parents since they left for their holiday.Their son Adam Fisher, from Redhill in Surrey, had previously told the BBC he had not spoken to his parents since they left for their holiday.
THE INJUREDTHE INJURED
Allison HeathcoteAllison Heathcote
Allison Heathcote, from Felixstowe, Suffolk, is in a critical condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.Allison Heathcote, from Felixstowe, Suffolk, is in a critical condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham.
A spokesman for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said the 48-year-old had undergone five hours of surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds - three to her torso and two to her right arm and shoulder.A spokesman for University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, said the 48-year-old had undergone five hours of surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds - three to her torso and two to her right arm and shoulder.
Mrs Heathcote had already had surgery in Tunisia on Saturday and was returned to the UK by the RAF.Mrs Heathcote had already had surgery in Tunisia on Saturday and was returned to the UK by the RAF.
Cheryl MellorCheryl Mellor
Cheryl Mellor, 55, from Bodmin, Cornwall, was left with gunshot wounds to an arm and leg.Cheryl Mellor, 55, from Bodmin, Cornwall, was left with gunshot wounds to an arm and leg.
She was airlifted out of the country and brought back to the UK by the RAF.She was airlifted out of the country and brought back to the UK by the RAF.
Her husband Stephen Mellor was among those killed.Her husband Stephen Mellor was among those killed.
Mrs Mellor told the BBC that when the shooting started the couple huddled together, saying "I love you".Mrs Mellor told the BBC that when the shooting started the couple huddled together, saying "I love you".
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 Norfolk police. Mrs Callaghan was shot in the leg.Mr Callaghan, who was shot in the knee, is a member of staff at Norfolk police. Mrs Callaghan 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 the couple in hospital and saw the bullet holes in Christine's handbag.BBC correspondent Mark Lowen met the couple in hospital and saw the bullet holes in Christine's handbag.
Tom RichardsTom Richards
The 22-year-old was interviewed by the Guardian and said he came face-to-face with a gunman, and has picked up an ankle wound.The 22-year-old was interviewed by the Guardian and said he came face-to-face with a gunman, and has picked up an ankle wound.
Mathew JamesMathew James
Gas engineer Mathew James from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, was shot three times and used his body as a shield to protect his fiancee Saera Wilson, 26.Gas engineer Mathew James from Trehafod, near Pontypridd, was shot three times and used his body as a 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.
In a statement, the couple thanked medical staff and all those who had sent messages of support, and said Mathew expected to be in hospital for another two weeks.In a statement, the couple thanked medical staff and all those who had sent messages of support, and said Mathew expected to be in hospital for another two weeks.
'Outstanding bravery'
They added: "We both feel it's inappropriate to speak to the media about our ordeal until all of the British victims have been formally identified and repatriated back to the UK.They added: "We both feel it's inappropriate to speak to the media about our ordeal until all of the British victims have been formally identified and repatriated back to the UK.
"We think it would be disrespectful to be talking openly about how lucky we are, when other families have lost so much.""We think it would be disrespectful to be talking openly about how lucky we are, when other families have lost so much."
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. Donations on the page have surpassed £15,000.
Organiser Ian Spedding, 53, from Burnley, said donations had surpassed £6,000 in just a few hours. And his bravery was also recognised by the First Minister of Wales, Carwyn Jones, who tweeted: "I would like to commend Matthew James' instinctive and outstanding act of bravery #Tunisia."
Ross Thompson and Rebecca SmithRoss Thompson and Rebecca Smith
The couple, from Coventry, are recovering from shrapnel injuries.The couple, from Coventry, are recovering from 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," she said."We locked ourselves in and hoped for the best," she said.