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Tunisia attack: RAF plane brings first UK dead home Tunisia attack: RAF plane brings first UK dead home
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The first bodies of some of the British tourists killed by a gunman in Tunisia have arrived back in the UK. The first bodies of some of the British tourists shot dead in the Tunisia beach attack have arrived back in the UK.
Eight coffins were flown home on an RAF C17 from Tunis to RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, and were taken off the plane one by one.Eight coffins were flown home on an RAF C17 from Tunis to RAF Brize Norton, in Oxfordshire, and were taken off the plane one by one.
Thirty of the 38 victims are thought to have been British and the repatriation of the bodies is likely to take several days, with inquests to follow.Thirty of the 38 victims are thought to have been British and the repatriation of the bodies is likely to take several days, with inquests to follow.
The latest UK victims to be named are Christopher and Sharon Bell from Leeds.The latest UK victims to be named are Christopher and Sharon Bell from Leeds.
Their family said: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of both mum Sharon and dad Christopher, who were taken from us during the terrorist attacks in Tunisia."Their family said: "We are deeply saddened by the loss of both mum Sharon and dad Christopher, who were taken from us during the terrorist attacks in Tunisia."
The bodies on the flight, which arrived at 15:00 BST, are those of relatives Adrian Evans, Charles (known as Patrick) Evans and Joel Richards, as well as Carly Lovett, Stephen Mellor, John Stollery, Denis Thwaites and Elaine Thwaites. The bodies on the flight, which arrived at 15:00 BST, were those of relatives Adrian Evans, Charles (known as Patrick) Evans and Joel Richards, as well as Carly Lovett, Stephen Mellor, John Stollery, Denis Thwaites and Elaine Thwaites.
As the plane landed, a statement was released on behalf of Suzanne Richards for the Evans and Richards families which said: "We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again. As the plane landed, a statement was released on behalf of Suzanne Richards for the Evans and Richards families, which 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."
Tunisian authorities have arrested several people on suspicion of helping gunman Seifeddine Rezgui and at least two other suspects are wanted by police.
The 23-year-old student, who had links to the Islamic State jihadist group, was shot dead by police after the killings on the beach in Sousse on 26 June.
Security sources say he is thought to have been trained in Libya at the same time as two men behind the Bardo museum attack in Tunis that left 22 people dead in March.
Tunisia's interior ministry spokesman, Mohamed Ali Laroui, said preliminary investigations indicated that all bullets recovered from the dead and injured had come from the same weapon, suggesting only one gunman had been involved.
The bodies will be taken to west London, where the coroner will order post-mortem examinations before releasing them to the families.The bodies will be taken to west London, where the coroner will order post-mortem examinations before releasing them to the families.
The chief coroner for England and Wales, Judge Peter Thornton QC, said there would be "one investigation and one inquest for each deceased, although, in view of the circumstances of the killings, the inquests are likely to be held together".The chief coroner for England and Wales, Judge Peter Thornton QC, said there would be "one investigation and one inquest for each deceased, although, in view of the circumstances of the killings, the inquests are likely to be held together".
Downing Street has ruled out an inquiry into the attack, but said Scotland Yard would assist the Tunisian investigation.Downing Street has ruled out an inquiry into the attack, but said Scotland Yard would assist the Tunisian investigation.
A minute's silence will be observed across the country at noon on Friday in memory of the victims, and matches at Wimbledon will start later so players, spectators and staff can take part.
Tunisian authorities have arrested several people on suspicion of helping gunman Seifeddine Rezgui and at least two other suspects are wanted by police.
The 23-year-old student, who had links to the Islamic State jihadist group, was shot dead by police after the killings on the beach in Sousse last Friday.
Security sources say he is thought to have been trained in Libya at the same time as two men behind the Bardo museum attack in Tunis that left 22 people dead in March.
Tunisia's interior ministry spokesman, Mohamed Ali Laroui, said preliminary investigations indicated that all the bullets recovered from the dead and injured had come from the same weapon, suggesting only one gunman had been involved.
Tunisia beach attack: The victimsTunisia beach attack: The victims
Most of the Britons killed have now been named. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives, as well as those still unaccounted for and the injured.Most of the Britons killed have now been named. Here's what we know about those who lost their lives, as well as those still unaccounted for and the injured.
Some survivors have also been speaking out about their ordeal. Survivors have also been speaking about their ordeal.
A team from the Foreign Office, the Ministry of Defence and the police is in Tunisia.
Relatives of some of the Britons who died are thought to have been among the people who left flowers and messages at beachside memorials on Tuesday.
The RAF flew the last four seriously injured Britons back to the UK on Tuesday and they are now in hospital undergoing treatment.The RAF flew the last four seriously injured Britons back to the UK on Tuesday and they are now in hospital undergoing treatment.
The specially modified plane flew into Birmingham Airport, where Allison Heathcote, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, was taken off and transported to the city's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.The specially modified plane flew into Birmingham Airport, where Allison Heathcote, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, was taken off and transported to the city's Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Mrs Heathcote's husband Philip has been confirmed as dead. She has undergone five hours of surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.Mrs Heathcote's husband Philip has been confirmed as dead. She has undergone five hours of surgery after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
Updated advice
A hospital spokesman said Mrs Heathcote remains in a "critical but stable condition, under sedation".A hospital spokesman said Mrs Heathcote remains in a "critical but stable condition, under sedation".
The other injured patients were flown on to RAF Brize Norton, and Downing Street said they were being treated at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and London's St Mary's Hospital. The other injured patients were flown to RAF Brize Norton, and Downing Street said they were being treated at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, Derriford Hospital in Plymouth and London's St Mary's Hospital.
Background and analysis
David Cameron confirmed 27 UK victims had been formally identified, with another three Britons thought to be among the dead.
The prime minister told the Commons he was looking at creating a ministerial committee to co-ordinate work across government "to provide all the support that the victims of this appalling attack deserve and also to make sure that, as a nation, we mark and commemorate this event appropriately".
Three Irish people, two Germans, one Belgian and one Portuguese victim have also been identified.
The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible.The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice to warn that further terrorist attacks in Tunisia are possible.
Meanwhile, a major exercise in central London to test how British security services would respond to a terrorist attack has completed its second day. It was planned before the Tunisia attack. Three Irish people, two Germans, one Belgian and one Portuguese victim have also been identified as among the dead.
Background and analysis
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