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British tourist killed in Jordan gun attack
A British tourist has been shot dead and others injured in an attack in Amman, Jordan.
Five other western tourists were also been hurt when a gunman opened fire at a popular tourist site in the Jordanian capital.
The incident occured at the ancient Roman Amphitheatre in the city. Two Britons and tourists from New Zealand and Australia were injured.
No-one had claimed responsibility for the attack but a Jordanian man was arrested at the scene.
According to reports in the Associated Press, a spokesman for the Jordanian government said the attack appeared to be an “individual act” and the gunmen had “no links with domestic or foreign” terrorist groups.
Officals said the gunman, Nabil Ahmed Issa Jaourah, 38, is from a village just outside Zarqa, a centre for Islamist militants.
Eyewitnesses said he fired 12 shots at the group of tourists, shouting “God is great” in Arabic.
Suicide bombs killed 60 people in Jordan in November.
The Jordanian tourist board said in a statement: “Jordan and the tourism community have been deeply shocked and saddened.
“For Jordan, with a crime rate that is amongst the lowest in the world, this is indeed a regrettable incident. Jordan is proud of its heritage in hospitality and the safety and well being of its guests is of paramount importance to its citizens.
“We are determined and committed to ensure that tourism in Jordan continues to be enjoyed and favoured by our friends and visitors from all over the world.”
The Foreign Office said: “There is a high threat from terrorism in Jordan. British and other Western interests may be particular targets although attacks could be indiscriminate.”
It advised anyone planning a trip to be careful about, and confident of, their personal security arrangements throughout the visit.
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