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UK student is found dead in Italy Dead UK student 'had throat cut'
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A British student who was on an exchange programme has been found dead in a house in Italy. A British student who was on an exchange programme in Italy has been found dead with her throat cut, according to reports.
The student, who was found in Perugia, had her throat cut and was discovered under a mattress, local reports stated. The body of the student, who was found in Perugia, was discovered under a mattress, local reports stated.
It is understood that the dead student had been on an Erasmus exchange programme with friends. It is understood the dead student had been on an Erasmus exchange programme with friends.
She had been to a party with some friends but had gone home alone. Italian media reports suggested that the student was 22 years-old. The student, reported to be 22, had been to a party with some friends but had gone home alone.
Perugia, in the Italian region of Umbria, is home to a large community of foreign students. According to local media, the body was found by the police after they checked a mobile phone - thought to belong to the Briton - which was found in a nearby garden.Perugia, in the Italian region of Umbria, is home to a large community of foreign students. According to local media, the body was found by the police after they checked a mobile phone - thought to belong to the Briton - which was found in a nearby garden.
She lived with three other women and her body was found at about 1330 local time.She lived with three other women and her body was found at about 1330 local time.
The student had reportedly been based in Perugia since last August.The student had reportedly been based in Perugia since last August.
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the reports and we are urgently seeking clarification over the identity of the person."