In the village of Sitra the police fired on residents. A doctor told the BBC News that soldiers and police were using ambulances to attack people.[61] Britain advised their nationals in Bahrain to leave as soon as possible and promised to help anyone who needed evacuation. "We advise against all travel to Bahrain; we recommend those who do not have a pressing reason to remain should leave by commercial means as soon as it is safe to do so." the British Foreign Office said.[62]