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UK consul is murdered in Jamaica UK consul is murdered in Jamaica
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A British official has been murdered in Jamaica, the Foreign Office confirmed. A British official has been murdered in Jamaica, says the Foreign Office.
John Terry was the British honorary consul in the popular tourist destination of Montego Bay.John Terry was the British honorary consul in the popular tourist destination of Montego Bay.
Reports say Mr Terry, who was 65, was found outside his home in Mount Carey St James on Wednesday.
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said it was in close contact with Jamaican police, who were "investigating the circumstances of his death".A Foreign Office spokeswoman said it was in close contact with Jamaican police, who were "investigating the circumstances of his death".
"We can confirm the death of the British honorary consul," she said. "Our sympathy is with the family at this difficult time." According to reports in Jamaica, police do not believe at this stage that there was an attempt to gain entry by force to Mr Terry's home.
As Britain's Honorary Consul based in western Jamaica, John Terry specialised in helping British tourists who had got into trouble.
Mr Terry had worked in the tourism industry for around 30 years and was made an MBE in 1992.
"We can confirm the death of the British honorary consul," the Foreign Office spokeswoman said. "Our sympathy is with the family at this difficult time."