Police in Britain have confirmed that a body found in Oxfordshire is that of Government weapons adviser Dr David Kelly. Officers have revealed that he bled to death from a cut to his wrist.
A knife and painkillers were found near his body. Dr Kelly's body was found yesterday morning near his home.
Acting Superintendent David Purnell said: "I can confirm that the body on Harrowdown Hill found yesterday at 9.20am has been formally identified as Dr David Kelly, 59, of Faringdon, Southmoor, Abingdon.
"A post-mortem has revealed that the cause of death was haemorrhaging from a wound to his left wrist.
"The injury is consistent with having been caused by a bladed object.
"We have recovered a knife and an open packet of Co-Proxymol tablets at the scene.
"Whilst our enquiries are continuing there is no indication at this stage of any other party being involved.
"We would ask the Press to respect the privacy of Dr Kelly's family at this difficult time."
Asked what kind of tablets they were, Mr Purnell replied: "I think they are a form of painkiller."
