RIYADH, 18 September 2004 — The British Embassy here re-issued its security advisory to its nationals yesterday following Wednesday’s killing of Edmund Muirhead-Smith, 55, at a parking lot of the Max supermarket in the capital.

In its renewed warning, the mission requested its non-essential staff and dependants at its offices in Jeddah, Dammam and Riyadh, to consider leaving the Kingdom if they wish.

An embassy spokesman said that the police have still not traced the alleged two killers who fled the scene in a Toyota Tercel. Smith was attached to Marconi Middle East as equipment training manager. The victim is survived by his wife Suzanne and six children.

“There is a continuing high threat of terrorism in Saudi Arabia. We believe that terrorists are planning further attacks in Saudi Arabia, including against Westerners and places associated with Westerners, “ the advice from the mission said.

It pointed out that terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia have taken various forms, including kidnappings; large-scale truck bombings of residential compounds and Saudi government offices; targeted shootings of individuals; small-scale car bombings; parcel bombings; and bombing of shopping areas.

“If you choose to travel to, or remain in, Saudi Arabia, you should take all necessary steps to protect your safety and should make sure you have confidence in your individual security arrangements.

“You should maintain a high level of vigilance, particularly in public places frequented by foreigners. You should take sensible precautions for your personal and vehicle safety”.

Meanwhile, a family member of Smith said in an interview with a London newspaper that they were still struggling to come to terms with the news of his death. “He will be greatly missed by us all and our love is with him,” he added.

“Smith was 55 years old and was working in Saudi Arabia to support his family, “ a statement from his family said.

British Ambassador Sherard Cowper-Coles condemned the killing and said it would make the government more determined to stand with the Saudis against “senseless terror of this kind”.

A Marconi spokesman said Smith had been working for the company as an equipment training manager.

“We take security in the region very seriously,” he said. “There is no evidence to suggest that he was targeted other than for being a Westerner”.