A British child caught up in the Barcelona terror attack is missing, Theresa May has said.

The Prime Minister said on Friday afternoon: "Sadly, I must tell you that we do believe that a number of British nationals were caught up in the attack.

"We're urgently looking into reports of a child believed missing, who is a British dual national.

"The Foreign Office is offering consular assistance to those who were involved in the attack and their families, and are working urgently to see if there are others who need their help."

PM: British nationals caught up in attack

There are fears the child Mrs May spoke about is seven-year-old Julian Cadman, from Australia, who was reported missing by his family.


Julian was separated from his mother, who was badly injured and is said to be in a serious condition in hospital.

Their family has shared a picture of Julian in a bid to find him.

Mrs May, who spoke with Spanish Prime Minister Maiano Rajoy on Friday, added that "terrorism is the great threat we all face".

Image: Julian Cadman lives in Australia

A total of 13 people were killed in Barcelona after a van mowed down pedestrians on a busy street popular with tourists.

A woman was also killed in Cambrils after a similar vehicle attack.

The Queen also sent a letter to the King of Spain, Felipe VI, offering her "heartfelt sympathies" and commenting that it was "deeply upsetting" innocent people had died.

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She wrote: "Prince Philip and I send our sincere condolences to Your Majesty, and the people of Spain, following the terrible terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils which killed and seriously injured many.

"It is deeply upsetting when innocent people are put at risk in this way when going about their daily lives.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have lost loved ones and the people who are recovering in hospital.

"Please convey our heartfelt sympathies to all who have been affected by these appalling incidents."