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A British couple wanted for stealing a yacht in Cornwall may have been killed by pirates off the west African coast. | A British couple wanted for stealing a yacht in Cornwall may have been killed by pirates off the west African coast. |
The bodies of Peter Clarke, 49, and his partner Sharon Arthurs-Chegini, 46, are reported to have been found a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal. | The bodies of Peter Clarke, 49, and his partner Sharon Arthurs-Chegini, 46, are reported to have been found a boat drifting off the coast of Senegal. |
The authorities in Senegal believe the couple were killed by pirates. | The authorities in Senegal believe the couple were killed by pirates. |
The pair were wanted by Devon and Cornwall Police for the theft of a yacht from Mylor harbour near Falmouth, Cornwall last year. | The pair were wanted by Devon and Cornwall Police for the theft of a yacht from Mylor harbour near Falmouth, Cornwall last year. |
The Foreign Office confirmed that two bodies had been found, but that formal identification was yet to take place. | The Foreign Office confirmed that two bodies had been found, but that formal identification was yet to take place. |
The Foreign Office have confirmed two bodies have been found | |
Ms Arthurs-Chegini's father Terence has been reported as confirming the deaths from his home in south London. | Ms Arthurs-Chegini's father Terence has been reported as confirming the deaths from his home in south London. |
Devon and Cornwall Police said they were awaiting confirmation that the couple had been killed. | Devon and Cornwall Police said they were awaiting confirmation that the couple had been killed. |
Ms Arthurs-Chegini is known to have an address in Falmouth. | Ms Arthurs-Chegini is known to have an address in Falmouth. |
An inquest is expected to be held once the bodies are formally identified and returned to the UK. | An inquest is expected to be held once the bodies are formally identified and returned to the UK. |