A British embassy convoy was attacked in the east Libyan city of Benghazi today.
The Foreign Office said all staff were accounted for after the incident.
A spokesman said: "We can confirm that there was an attack on a British embassy convoy in Benghazi this afternoon. All staff are accounted for.
"We are liaising closely with the Libyan authorities."
PA
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