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Tunisia hotel shooting: What we know about the British victims – and those still unaccounted for Tunisia hotel shooting: British death toll reaches 21 after Billy and Lisa Graham named as victims
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At least 15 Britons were among 38 holidaymakers killed in the Tunisian beach massacre as names of those believed to be victims continue to emerge. More than 20 of the British tourists massacred at a beach and hotel in Tunisia have been named as some families continue to wait for news of their loved ones.
Home Secretary Theresa May will chair a meeting of the emergency cobra committee on Sunday, and the Government has warned that, with many seriously injured, the death toll from the attack could yet rise further. Government sources say there may be up to 30 British tourists were among the 38 victims of Friday's massacre and several injured people are in a critical condition.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible and urged people to be vigilant.
Britons who have diedBritons who have died
Twelve British victims have been named so far. Nationalities of other victims include Irish, German, Belgian, French and Tunisian. 21 British victims have been named so far. Nationalities of other victims include Irish, German, Belgian, French and Tunisian.
Billy and Lisa Graham, a Scottish couple from Perthshire, became the latest to be confirmed dead today. Mr Graham's sister, Lindsay, told the Daily Record the family received the news they feared today after an agonising wait. Mr Graham reportedly booked the holiday as a present for his wife, who turned 50 earlier this year, and worked as a turnstile operator at St Johnstone football club.
John Welch and Eileen Swannack, a couple in their 70s from Wiltshire, "adored" the Imperial Marhaba hotel and had been going twice a year for eight years. After desperately appealing for information on social media, Ms Swannack's granddaughter wrote on Facebook that the family received news of their deaths on Monday night.
My nan, Eileen Swannack &her partner John.Pls get in contact if any1 has news.They're stayin at riu imperial #Tunisia pic.twitter.com/HScE8VtDBZ
Lisa Burbidge, a grandmother from Whickham, Gateshead, was called the "most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her family in a statement. "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," it said. "She leaves behind many family members including four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously."
Carly Lovett, a 24-year-old fashion blogger from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was the first British victim to be named. Lincolnshire Police said it had appointed a family liaison officer to support Ms Lovett's family and police officers were positioned outside her address, while her fiance was understood to be travelling back home.Carly Lovett, a 24-year-old fashion blogger from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire, was the first British victim to be named. Lincolnshire Police said it had appointed a family liaison officer to support Ms Lovett's family and police officers were positioned outside her address, while her fiance was understood to be travelling back home.
Carly Lovett with her fiancé Liam Moore Adrian Evans, 44, worked for Sandwell Council in the West Midlands as a manager in the gas services department. Council leader Darren Cooper said he was a “very popular and long-serving employee” and his colleagues were “absolutely devastated”. Carly Lovett with her fiancé Liam Moore Patrick Evans, believed to be aged 78, was killed alongside his son Adrian and his 19-year-old grandson Joel Richards. Joel's 16-year-old brother, Owen, survived the attack.
Joel Richards, 19, was reported to be a student at the University of Worcester and Mr Evans’ nephew. A local football referee and keen Gaelic football player, Birmingham County FA said he had had “the world at his feet” and that he was “highly thought-of and will be sadly missed”. Walsall FC posted a photo on Facebook showing the trio outside Wembley Stadium three months ago, saying the club was "devastated" at their deaths.
Charles Evans, 78, also known as Patrick, was Adrian Evans’ father and Joel Richards’ grandfather. He lived with his wife Maureen in the West Midlands. Joel’s brother Owen Richards, 16, was on holiday with the family and survived the attack. Adrian Evans, 44, worked for Sandwell Council in the West Midlands as a manager in the gas services department. Council leader Darren Cooper said he was a “very popular and long-serving employee” and his colleagues were “absolutely devastated”.
Sue Davey, 42, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, was the subject of an appeal on Twitter for information from her son, Conor Fulford, who thought he had seen her in a Sky News TV report. He tweeted late on Saturday that he was “sorry to tell you we lost my mother Sue Davey tonight”. Joel Richards, 19, was a student at the University of Worcester. A local football referee and keen Gaelic football player, Birmingham County FA said he had had “the world at his feet” and that he was “highly thought-of and will be sadly missed”.
Sue Davey, killed in the Tunisia hotel shooting, is pictured with her son Conor Fulford in a Facebook post Scott Chalkley, 42, was Ms Dave’s partner. His son Ross Nayler, from Derby, had also launched an online plea for any information on his father but later posted saying Mr Chalkley was “no longer with us”. The University of Worcester's vice chancellor and chief executive, Professor David Green, said Mr Richards was a "highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead". A man pays his respects to Patrick Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel Richards at Walsall FC's Banks's Stadium in Walsall
Philip Heathcote, 52, who flew to Tunisia with his wife to celebrate their wedding anniversary, has been confirmed dead by his family, while his wife Allison is in an induced coma while being treated for serious injuries after being shot.
Stephen Mellor, an engineer from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he shielded his wife Cheryl on the beach. The nurse told the Mirror: "I was screaming at people to check him and someone looked and they said he had no pulse. They said he was gone."
Sue Davey, 42, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, was the subject of an appeal on Twitter for information from her son, Conor Fulford, who thought he had seen her in a Sky News TV report. He tweeted late on Saturday that he was “sorry to tell you we lost my mother Sue Davey tonight”, adding: "Love you always mum, I've go my teddy bear you got me tonight, rest easy."
Sue Davey, killed in the Tunisia hotel shooting, is pictured with her son Conor Fulford in a Facebook post Scott Chalkley, 42, was Ms Davey’s partner. His son Ross Naylor, from Derby, had also launched an online plea for any information on his father but later posted saying Mr Chalkley was “no longer with us”.
Severn Trent Water, where both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, paid tribute to the couple. A spokeswoman said: “We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much-loved by their colleagues.”Severn Trent Water, where both Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, paid tribute to the couple. A spokeswoman said: “We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much-loved by their colleagues.”
Lisa Burbidge, a grandmother in her sixties from Whickham in Gateshead, was named locally as a victim. She was identified by her son-in-law David Thompson, who was also on the holiday and staying in the hotel at the centre of the attack. Northumbria Police said “support is being given by officers to the family of a woman from the Whickham area”. Please take the time to read this ❤ pic.twitter.com/xXvcJ1J3yu
Bruce Wilkinson, 72, from Goole in Yorkshire, was also among the victims, according to local sources. Denis Thwaites, a former Birmingham City Football Club player, and his wife Elaine Thwaites were killed in the attack. Birmingham City FC said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of former player Denis Thwaites and his wife Elaine in the Tunisian terrorist attack."
James McQuire, 66, a retired former marine engineer from Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, was named by the Scottish Mail on Sunday. Lisa Burbidge, a grandmother in her sixties from Whickham in Gateshead, was named locally as a victim. She was identified by her son-in-law David Thompson, who was also on the holiday and staying in the hotel at the centre of the attack. Northumbria Police said “support is being given by officers to the family of a woman from the Whickham area”. Lisa Burbidge, from Whickham, Gateshead
Ann McQuire, 63, was Mr McQuire’s wife and a former medial practice receptionist. Their son, Stuart, said: “I just don’t know what to say, I can’t speak.” Tribute to the couple was also paid by the local Boys’ Brigade where Mr McQuire volunteered. Bruce Wilkinson, 72, a retired power station worker from Goole in Yorkshire, was also among the victims.  His family issued a statement through local MP Andrew Percy saying they were "devastated" at the loss of a devoted husband, father and grandfather".
The statement added: "Bruce was a loving family man, and in his working life worked to support the care of others. He was a kind and compassionate man, with a dry sense of humour. He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike."
James McQuire, 66, a retired former marine engineer from Cumbernauld in North Lanarkshire, was captain in the Boys' Brigade, a Christian youth organisation that said it was "shocked and deeply saddened" to hear of his and his wife's deaths.
"They had given a life of service to young people and to the church and community," a statement said.
Ann McQuire, 63, was Mr McQuire’s wife and a former medial practice receptionist. Their son, Stuart, said: “I just don’t know what to say, I can’t speak.” The couple's minister from Cumbernauld Abronhill Church of Scotland paid tribute to them, saying they had a close family and would be sorely missed.
Trudy Jones, from Blackwood in Gwent, South Wales, was identified as a victim by her MP, Chris Evans. Mr Evans said: "The reality of this horrific and brutal attack has now been brought home to our communities with the news that Trudy Jones of Blackwood is among those murdered.Trudy Jones, from Blackwood in Gwent, South Wales, was identified as a victim by her MP, Chris Evans. Mr Evans said: "The reality of this horrific and brutal attack has now been brought home to our communities with the news that Trudy Jones of Blackwood 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."
Claire Windass, 54, has been named by her family as one of the victims, according to local reports in Hull. Ms Windass and her husband Jim Windass lived in Thistlewood Court in Bransholme and were in Sousse for a week's holiday. He was sat next to her but escaped unharmed.Claire Windass, 54, has been named by her family as one of the victims, according to local reports in Hull. Ms Windass and her husband Jim Windass lived in Thistlewood Court in Bransholme and were in Sousse for a week's holiday. He was sat next to her but escaped unharmed.
Stuart Cullen, 52, from the Lowestoft area of Suffolk, is believed to have died instantly. His wife, who was with him, was injured but survived and has returned to the UK.
Britons still missingBritons still missing
Tourists comfort each other after the mass shooting in the resort town of Sousse Dozens of people remain unaccounted for and many of their relatives have taken to social media in the hope of obtaining information about those who are still missing. Dozens of people remain unaccounted for and many of their relatives have taken to social media in the hope of obtaining information about those who are still missing.
Samuel Stocker has tweeted pictures of John and Janet Stocker, while Eileen Swanack and her partner, John Welch, from Swindon, were also missing. Mr Welch’s grandson Daniel, also from Swindon, said that, as time goes on with no news, the family “can only expect the worst”.
“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,” he told The Swindon Advertiser.
Another grandfather was also still missing.  Carol Mulhall from Doncaster, who is looking for her mother and stepfather, Margaret and Dougie Lamb, told BBC Radio 4: “Nobody can tell me anything about where they are, if they’re OK.Another grandfather was also still missing.  Carol Mulhall from Doncaster, who is looking for her mother and stepfather, Margaret and Dougie Lamb, told BBC Radio 4: “Nobody can tell me anything about where they are, if they’re OK.
“I’m ringing mum’s mobile which is just ringing out. And I don’t know if they’re OK or if they’re not. I don’t know anything at all.”“I’m ringing mum’s mobile which is just ringing out. And I don’t know if they’re OK or if they’re not. I don’t know anything at all.”
Sara Boyle was worried about Ray and Angela Fisher from Leicester, tweeting that Angela was also “often called Angie”.Sara Boyle was worried about Ray and Angela Fisher from Leicester, tweeting that Angela was also “often called Angie”.
John and Janet Stocker, a retired couple from Lower Morden in south-west London, are also still missing, with their grandson Samuel Stocker saying he still had no news as of last night.
#FindJohnAndJanetStocker #Tunisia #SousseAttacks PLEASE RT pic.twitter.com/hGPsvDtPFr
Additional reporting by PA