The Foreign Office has confirmed that a British citizen was among at least 14 victims of the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day.

He was identified as Edward Pettifer, 31, from Chelsea, London, according to the Metropolitan Police.

His family released a heartfelt tribute, describing him as a “wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many.”

The attack involved a man driving a pick-up truck into crowds on Bourbon Street, with the suspect later shot dead by police.

The coroner in New Orleans reported that Mr. Pettifer died from “blunt force injuries,” as stated by PA.

Mr. Pettifer’s family expressed their devastation, saying, “We are heartbroken by the tragic news of Ed’s death in New Orleans. He was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, and a friend to so many. We will miss him deeply. Our thoughts are with the other families who lost their loved ones in this terrible attack. We ask for privacy to grieve as a family. Thank you.”

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office stated that they are providing support to Mr. Pettifer’s family.

Among the other victims were a prominent American college football player, a young aspiring nurse, and a mother of a four-year-old child.

The families of these victims shared their names prior to the completion of post-mortem examinations by authorities in the U.S.

The attack is believed to have been executed by a 42-year-old Texas resident and U.S. Army veteran.

After plowing through the crowd, the suspect reportedly exited the vehicle and opened fire before being shot by police.

The FBI discovered an Islamic State flag inside the vehicle.

Additionally, two improvised explosive devices were found nearby, according to local police.

Shamsud-Din Jabbar, the suspected assailant, is believed to have acted alone in what the FBI described as a “premeditated and evil act.”

At least 39 others sustained injuries in the attack, which occurred in the bustling French Quarter at around 3:15 AM (09:15 GMT) on Wednesday.

While some injured individuals have been released from the hospital, over a dozen remain hospitalized, with several in intensive care.

Bourbon Street reopened to the public on Thursday morning in preparation for the Sugar Bowl, an eagerly awaited college American football game between Notre Dame and the University of Georgia, attracting thousands of attendees.