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Guitarist death to be re-examined | Guitarist death to be re-examined |
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The death of former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones is to be reviewed following new evidence, it has been revealed. | The death of former Rolling Stones guitarist Brian Jones is to be reviewed following new evidence, it has been revealed. |
Police in Sussex were handed new information connected to the musician's untimely death 40 years ago. | Police in Sussex were handed new information connected to the musician's untimely death 40 years ago. |
Mr Jones, was found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool at a house in Cotchford farm, Hartfield, East Sussex. | Mr Jones, was found dead at the bottom of a swimming pool at a house in Cotchford farm, Hartfield, East Sussex. |
An inquest recorded a verdict of death by misadventure but speculation continued that he was murdered. | An inquest recorded a verdict of death by misadventure but speculation continued that he was murdered. |
A spokesman for Sussex Police said the force had been handed documents connected with Jones's death, prompting the review. | |
But he added it was too early to launch a fresh investigation. | But he added it was too early to launch a fresh investigation. |
He added: "These papers will be examined by Sussex Police, but it is too early to comment at this time as to what the outcome will be." | He added: "These papers will be examined by Sussex Police, but it is too early to comment at this time as to what the outcome will be." |
Jones, who was 27 when he died, was a founding member of the Rolling Stones. | Jones, who was 27 when he died, was a founding member of the Rolling Stones. |
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