The wife of a partner at Birmingham law firm Shakespeares has been killed in the terror attack in Tunisia.

Rob Adey's wife Sally had been visiting the Bardo archaelogical museum in the capital Tunis as part of a seven-day cruise when the terrorists struck.

She is one of 23 people thought to have been killed while Mr Adey, who is based in the city and specialises in property and development, is unharmed.

The attack, linked to suspected Islamists, took place yesterday morning after the cruise ship MSC Splendida docked in La Goulette, in Tunis.

The 57-year-old mum of two described herself on website Beemee as a solicitor who had worked in Birmingham, Telford, Wolverhampton and Bridgnorth in company/commercial law although she did not work at Shakespeares.

Neighbours of the couple said they had two grown-up children - Molly, who is understood to be studying at a university in the south of the country, and Harry who is believed to live in Birmingham.

Julia Holden, a personal injury partner with Shakespeares in Birmingham and a close friend of the family, said: "Sally Adey was a much-loved daughter, wife and mother.

"The family are devastated by her loss. They are also saddened for others who have lost people they love and for those who have been hurt."

Mrs Adey, from Caynton in east Shropshire, was one of nine passengers who had gone ashore from the Splendida.

Neighbour Terry Holmes said: "It is just a massive shock. Sally mentioned to me she was going on a cruise with Rob and was really looking forward to it.

"She was a lovely woman, a talented solicitor and devoted to Rob, Harry and Molly. I dread to think what they are going through at the moment."

MSC Cruises said in a statement: "Sally's husband is receiving support from the MSC Cruises customer care team in Tunis and we will be offering all possible support to him and his family."

Rob Adey, who was married to Birmingham solicitor Sally Adey
Rob Adey, who was married to Birmingham solicitor Sally Adey