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Tunisia attack: Injured Britons flown home by RAF Tunisia attack: Injured Britons flown home by RAF
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Four British tourists seriously injured in the Tunisian beach attack have been flown back to the UK by the RAF.Four British tourists seriously injured in the Tunisian beach attack have been flown back to the UK by the RAF.
It is feared that about 30 UK citizens were killed, though only 18 have so far been confirmed among the dead.It is feared that about 30 UK citizens were killed, though only 18 have so far been confirmed among the dead.
The government says all those hurt at the resort near Sousse on Friday will be brought home in the coming hours.The government says all those hurt at the resort near Sousse on Friday will be brought home in the coming hours.
Tunisian authorities have arrested several people on suspicion of helping the gunman, who had links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).Tunisian authorities have arrested several people on suspicion of helping the gunman, who had links to the jihadist group Islamic State (IS).
A team of British consular staff was on the ground in Tunisia within hours of the attack, and is currently helping victims and their families.A team of British consular staff was on the ground in Tunisia within hours of the attack, and is currently helping victims and their families.
'Best hospital'
The four injured Britons returned on a specially modified RAF C17 transport plane which had left Brize Norton in Oxfordshire for Tunisia on Monday afternoon.The four injured Britons returned on a specially modified RAF C17 transport plane which had left Brize Norton in Oxfordshire for Tunisia on Monday afternoon.
Medics experienced at bringing injured service personnel back from operations overseas were on board.Medics experienced at bringing injured service personnel back from operations overseas were on board.
The Ministry of Defence said the plane had flown into Birmingham Airport, where one patient was taken off, before it continued to Brize Norton.The Ministry of Defence said the plane had flown into Birmingham Airport, where one patient was taken off, before it continued to Brize Norton.
A spokesman for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham said the patient arrived at 00:45 BST.A spokesman for Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham said the patient arrived at 00:45 BST.
Professor Sir Keith Porter, a senior surgeon at the hospital, said: "I can say at this stage that the patient has life-changing and life-threatening injuries. We hope to release more information about the patient later."Professor Sir Keith Porter, a senior surgeon at the hospital, said: "I can say at this stage that the patient has life-changing and life-threatening injuries. We hope to release more information about the patient later."
The MoD said it was working with NHS England to arrange for each patient to reach the "best hospital in their area for their needs".The MoD said it was working with NHS England to arrange for each patient to reach the "best hospital in their area for their needs".
In other developments:In other developments:
Tunisia beach attack: The victimsTunisia beach attack: The victims
The names of those killed in the attack are slowly emerging. Here's what we know so far about those who lost their lives, as well as those who are injured and missing.The names of those killed in the attack are slowly emerging. Here's what we know so far about those who lost their lives, as well as those who are injured and missing.
Some survivors have also been speaking out about their ordeal.Some survivors have also been speaking out about their ordeal.
In a speech to the Commons on Monday, following a minute's silence held by MPs, Prime Minister David Cameron described the attack as "brutal and sickening".In a speech to the Commons on Monday, following a minute's silence held by MPs, Prime Minister David Cameron described the attack as "brutal and sickening".
Also on Monday, Home Secretary Theresa May laid flowers on the beach near Sousse where gunman Seifeddine Rezgui shot people near the Imperial Marhaba and Bellevue hotels.Also on Monday, Home Secretary Theresa May laid flowers on the beach near Sousse where gunman Seifeddine Rezgui shot people near the Imperial Marhaba and Bellevue hotels.
Tunisian authorities have said they believe the 23-year-old student - who was shot dead by police - acted alone, but had help planning the attack.Tunisian authorities have said they believe the 23-year-old student - who was shot dead by police - acted alone, but had help planning the attack.
Local media reports suggest one of those detained is a flatmate of Rezgui.Local media reports suggest one of those detained is a flatmate of Rezgui.
British holidaymaker Steve Johnson contradicted the police's account, telling the BBC he saw a second gunman.British holidaymaker Steve Johnson contradicted the police's account, telling the BBC he saw a second gunman.
Background and analysisBackground and analysis
Tributes are continuing to be paid to the British victims, who include three generations of the same family and a husband who died trying to shield his wife.Tributes are continuing to be paid to the British victims, who include three generations of the same family and a husband who died trying to shield his wife.
Most identities of the British victims have not been officially released.Most identities of the British victims have not been officially released.
But former Birmingham City footballer Denis Thwaites and his partner Elaine are among the latest fatalities to have emerged.But former Birmingham City footballer Denis Thwaites and his partner Elaine are among the latest fatalities to have emerged.
The BBC understands the couple, from Lancashire, were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba when the attack took place.The BBC understands the couple, from Lancashire, were staying at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba when the attack took place.
Three Irish people, one Belgian and one German are also thought to be among the 38 people who died. At least 36 people were injured.Three Irish people, one Belgian and one German are also thought to be among the 38 people who died. At least 36 people were injured.
Holiday firms Thomson and First Choice announced they had cancelled all their holidays to Tunisia due to leave on or before Thursday 9 July.Holiday firms Thomson and First Choice announced they had cancelled all their holidays to Tunisia due to leave on or before Thursday 9 July.
Customers can receive a full refund or choose an alternative destination free of charge.Customers can receive a full refund or choose an alternative destination free of charge.
Tour companies have laid on extra flights and about 10,000 British tourists have flown home from Tunisia since Friday, according to the Association of British Travel Agents.Tour companies have laid on extra flights and about 10,000 British tourists have flown home from Tunisia since Friday, according to the Association of British Travel Agents.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible, and urged people to be vigilant.The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible, and urged people to be vigilant.
The Tunisian government has brought in increased security measures, and the country's Interior Minister Mohamed Gharsalli said 1,000 troops would now be deployed to protect beach resorts.The Tunisian government has brought in increased security measures, and the country's Interior Minister Mohamed Gharsalli said 1,000 troops would now be deployed to protect beach resorts.
We are seeking your stories relating to the Tunisia attacks. If you or anyone you know has been affected please contact us in the following ways.We are seeking your stories relating to the Tunisia attacks. If you or anyone you know has been affected please contact us in the following ways.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist.