LONDON
U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on Thursday condemned Tunisia's Bardo Museum attack that left 23 people dead, including one British national.
Cameron made the comments on his Twitter account on Thursday morning. "Appalled by sickening terrorist attack in Tunis - my thoughts are with those affected. U.K. stands ready to support Tunisia."
U.K. Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has now confirmed that a British woman, identified as Sally Adey, was killed in yesterday's attack in Tunisia.
Hammond made the announcement in Nairobi, Kenya where he is on an official visit to discuss economic issues with Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta.
"Sadly, I can confirm the death of a British woman in yesterday’s terrorist attack in Tunisia. Consular staff are providing assistance to her family. My thoughts are with them at this very difficult time," Hammond said.
"The Tunisian people are rightly proud of their democratic transition. Cowardly attacks, such as the one we saw yesterday, must not be allowed to undermine what they have achieved. I spoke to Prime Minister Habib Essid yesterday to offer my condolences to all those affected by this despicable act and to assure him we stand together against terrorism," Hammond said.
The Foreign Office earlier confirmed that two British nationals were caught in the shootings in Tunis on Wednesday.
Gunmen attacked the museum, located near parliament, on Wednesday and took several hostages. Security forces, however, managed to end the crisis, killing two gunmen holed up in the building.
There has been no claim of responsibility for Wednesday's attack.
