London: Britain said Saturday that at least 15 of its citizens were killed in the attack on a Tunisian beach resort, its worst loss of life in a terror incident since the 2005 London bombings.
“Sadly I can confirm that at least 15 British nationals were killed in yesterday´s atrocity,” said Foreign Office minister Tobias Ellwood.
“But I should stress that the number may well rise as several more have been seriously injured in this horrific attack.”
At least 38 people were killed on Friday when a Tunisian student disguised as a holidaymaker opened fire at a resort in Port el Kantaoui just north of Sousse, about 140 kilometres (90 miles) south of Tunis.
The shooting was claimed by the Islamic State group, which controls large parts of Iraq and Syria.
“This is the most significant terrorist attack on British people since 7/7 and highlights the ongoing threat of ISIL,” Ellwood told reporters.
Some 52 people were killed when four suicide bombers attacked London´s transport system on July 7, 2005.