The apparent terror attack in Tunis sent people running for their lives in the street
A female suicide bomber blew herself up in the centre of Tunisia's capital, killing at least one police officer and sparking panic in the street.
Local reports say a woman wearing a suicide vest blew herself up next to a police van and outside a hotel.
The explosion happened in Avenue Habib Bourguiba in Tunis at about 1.50pm local time.
The apparent terror attack in front of the Hana International Hotel and the Municipal Theatre Hall sent bystanders running for their lives.
There have been a number of terror attacks in Tunisia in recent years, including at least three in which Brits were killed or injured.
The UK government said it has been working with Tunisian authorities to investigate the wider threat from terrorist groups.
On its travel advice website, the Foreign Office said Tunisian government has improved protective security in major cities and tourist resorts.
The explosion sparked panic in the street
People gather near the scene of the blast
The explosion happened in the centre of Tunis
But it warned that terrorists are still "very likely" to try to carry out attacks in Tunisia, "including against UK and Western interests".
Tunisia has been under a state of emergency since a suicide attack on a police bus in November 2015.
It has been extended a number of times, most recently on October 5.
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