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| UK investigates Libya death report | UK investigates Libya death report |
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| The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British national has been shot dead in western Libya. | The Foreign Office is investigating reports that a British national has been shot dead in western Libya. |
| A Libyan security source told Reuters a Briton and a New Zealander were found with gunshot wounds in Mellitah. | A Libyan security source told Reuters a Briton and a New Zealander were found with gunshot wounds in Mellitah. |
| Mellitah is near the town of Zuwarah, 60 miles (100 km) west of Tripoli. | Mellitah is near the town of Zuwarah, 60 miles (100 km) west of Tripoli. |
| A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "We are aware of reports that the bodies of two foreign nationals have been found in Libya and urgently seeking further information from the authorities." | |
| The security source said: "Their bodies were found near the coastal area of Mellitah." | The security source said: "Their bodies were found near the coastal area of Mellitah." |
| The area is home to a large oil and gas complex co-owned by Italian company ENI. | The area is home to a large oil and gas complex co-owned by Italian company ENI. |
| No further details were immediately available. | No further details were immediately available. |