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| Tunisia attack: Three family members killed in massacre | Tunisia attack: Three family members killed in massacre |
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| Three members of the same family were among those killed in the Tunisian gun attack, the BBC has learned. | Three members of the same family were among those killed in the Tunisian gun attack, the BBC has learned. |
| 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. |
| Mr Richards's 16-year-old brother Owen is reported to have survived the attack. | Mr Richards's 16-year-old brother Owen is reported to have survived the attack. |
| Leader of Sandwell Council, Darren Cooper said gas manager Adrian Evans's colleagues were in a "state of shock". | Leader of Sandwell Council, Darren Cooper said gas manager Adrian Evans's colleagues were in a "state of shock". |
| At least 15 Britons were among 38 killed when a Tunisian student opened fire on a beach on Friday. | At least 15 Britons were among 38 killed when a Tunisian student opened fire on a beach on Friday. |
| Mr Evans had worked for the local authority for the last 30 years and was "very, very popular", Mr Cooper said. | Mr Evans had worked for the local authority for the last 30 years and was "very, very popular", Mr Cooper said. |
| "I've had staff on the phone in tears," he said. | "I've had staff on the phone in tears," he said. |
| The three men were big fans of Walsall FC and a spokesperson for the club said their thoughts were with their family. | The three men were big fans of Walsall FC and a spokesperson for the club said their thoughts were with their family. |
| Fellow fans have been asked to show their support by laying scarves outside the main entrance on Monday morning. | Fellow fans have been asked to show their support by laying scarves outside the main entrance on Monday morning. |
| Mr Richards was a local football referee and student at the University of Worcester. | Mr Richards was a local football referee and student at the University of Worcester. |
| A spokesperson for the local FA described him as "talented", with "the world at his feet". | A spokesperson for the local FA described him as "talented", with "the world at his feet". |
| 'Much loved' | 'Much loved' |
| University of Worcester Vice Chancellor Prof David Green said: "It's a real tragedy, we're all deeply affected. Joel was a particularly popular and outgoing student." | University of Worcester Vice Chancellor Prof David Green said: "It's a real tragedy, we're all deeply affected. Joel was a particularly popular and outgoing student." |
| Flowers and other tributes had already started appearing at the Malvern Gate, on the St John's campus, according to the university. | Flowers and other tributes had already started appearing at the Malvern Gate, on the St John's campus, according to the university. |
| Teachers and fellow students have posted dozens of comments on the university's Facebook page. | Teachers and fellow students have posted dozens of comments on the university's Facebook page. |
| Sports psychology lecturer Dr Andrea Faull wrote: "Joel was one of my most wonderful students. Words cannot express how I feel but I have so much love and sympathy at this time." | Sports psychology lecturer Dr Andrea Faull wrote: "Joel was one of my most wonderful students. Words cannot express how I feel but I have so much love and sympathy at this time." |
| Sue Davey, 44, from Tamworth, and her partner Scott Chalkley, 42, from Derby, were also among those killed in the attack. | Sue Davey, 44, from Tamworth, and her partner Scott Chalkley, 42, from Derby, were also among those killed in the attack. |
| Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford told BBC WM on Saturday that he was searching for news of her, but later took to Twitter to confirm she was among the dead. | Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford told BBC WM on Saturday that he was searching for news of her, but later took to Twitter to confirm she was among the dead. |
| 'Bags on sand' | 'Bags on sand' |
| He said his mother was a "strong" woman, adding: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy." | He said his mother was a "strong" woman, adding: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy." |
| Both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked for Severn Trent and the firm tweeted: "We are immensely saddened by the news of Sue and Scott. They were much loved by colleagues." | Both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked for Severn Trent and the firm tweeted: "We are immensely saddened by the news of Sue and Scott. They were much loved by colleagues." |
| Mr Chalkley's son Ross Naylor said he had discovered on Saturday afternoon the pair were among those killed. | Mr Chalkley's son Ross Naylor said he had discovered on Saturday afternoon the pair were among those killed. |
| He said his fears had increased after hotel staff told him his father and partner were on the beach and had found some of their bags on the sand. | He said his fears had increased after hotel staff told him his father and partner were on the beach and had found some of their bags on the sand. |
| 'Little information' | 'Little information' |
| Some families of holidaymakers said they had struggled to get information from Tunisia. | Some families of holidaymakers said they had struggled to get information from Tunisia. |
| Simon Boon, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, said his sister, Alison Heathcote, 48, was badly injured, while there was no update about her husband Philip, 53. | |
| "Alison was on most news channels, being stretchered off on a sunbed," Mr Boon said. | "Alison was on most news channels, being stretchered off on a sunbed," Mr Boon said. |
| Mrs Heathcote underwent surgery to remove a kidney on Saturday and her brother said she was now "critical, heavily sedated". Her son is planning to travel to Tunisia later. | |
| "We've received very little information from the Foreign Office. All the information is what we've sourced ourselves from phoning the four hospitals around Sousse," he said. | "We've received very little information from the Foreign Office. All the information is what we've sourced ourselves from phoning the four hospitals around Sousse," he said. |
| Home Secretary Theresa May suggested British officials were also facing difficulties. | Home Secretary Theresa May suggested British officials were also facing difficulties. |
| As the attack took place on the beach, few of the victims had been carrying passports or other means of identification, she said. | As the attack took place on the beach, few of the victims had been carrying passports or other means of identification, she said. |
| Ms May added that some of those injured were being moved between hospitals in Tunisia. | Ms May added that some of those injured were being moved between hospitals in Tunisia. |
| Graphic designer, photographer and blogger Carly Lovett was among the first named dead after in the attack, while her fiancee is understood to be travelling back home. | Graphic designer, photographer and blogger Carly Lovett was among the first named dead after in the attack, while her fiancee is understood to be travelling back home. |
| The 24-year-old, from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was a graduate of Lincoln University and ex students joined friends to pay tribute on social media. | The 24-year-old, from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was a graduate of Lincoln University and ex students joined friends to pay tribute on social media. |
| Some described it as a "waste of a young life", while another described Carly as "a lovely colleague", who was "always making us laugh". | Some described it as a "waste of a young life", while another described Carly as "a lovely colleague", who was "always making us laugh". |
| Lincolnshire Police said they had appointed a family liaison officer to support Miss Lovett. | Lincolnshire Police said they had appointed a family liaison officer to support Miss Lovett. |
| Claire Windass, from Hull, also died in the attack, her family have confirmed. | Claire Windass, from Hull, also died in the attack, her family have confirmed. |
| A neighbour of the 54-year-old described her as a "lovely lady who would anything for anyone". | A neighbour of the 54-year-old described her as a "lovely lady who would anything for anyone". |
| Mrs Windass was on beach with her husband, who survived and is reported to be now back in Hull. | Mrs Windass was on beach with her husband, who survived and is reported to be now back in Hull. |
| Grandmother Lisa Burbidge, from Gateshead, has also been named locally among those killed. | Grandmother Lisa Burbidge, from Gateshead, has also been named locally among those killed. |
| Her granddaughter, Chloe Thompson, posted a tribute online, describing her as "my best friend". | Her granddaughter, Chloe Thompson, posted a tribute online, describing her as "my best friend". |
| Up to 2,500 more tourists could be flown back to the UK from Tunisia on Sunday as part of efforts by holiday companies to get people home after Friday's terrorist attack. | Up to 2,500 more tourists could be flown back to the UK from Tunisia on Sunday as part of efforts by holiday companies to get people home after Friday's terrorist attack. |
| The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible and urged people to be vigilant. | The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible and urged people to be vigilant. |