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UK teenager found dead in Brazil UK teenager found dead in Brazil
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Police in Brazil have arrested the boyfriend of a British teenager whose torso was found in a suitcase. A man has been arrested by police in Brazil after a British teenager's torso was found in a suitcase by a motorway.
The remains of Cara Maria Burke, 17, were discovered by a motorway early on Tuesday morning in the city of Goiania in the state of Goias. The remains of Cara Maria Burke, 17, were discovered early on Tuesday morning in the city of Goiania in the central state of Goias.
Goias police said her British boyfriend, Dioli Mohammed, was being held in connection with her death. Police said Brazilian Mohammed D'ali Carvalho dos Santos, 20, was being held in connection with her death.
The Foreign Office said Miss Burke's family had been informed and are being provided with consular support. Officers believe Miss Burke may have travelled to the country to marry Mr Santos to secure him a visa.
TV report The BBC's Gary Duffy in Brazil said the suspect was arrested on Wednesday night in a place used to buy drugs.
The family are believed to have been alerted to the murder after a report was broadcast on an international channel of Brazil's Record TV, which can be seen in the UK. It is thought the couple, who were friends - but apparently not in a relationship - met in London and travelled to Brazil around three months ago.
Miss Burke's family are believed to have been alerted to her death after a report was broadcast on an international channel of Brazil's Record TV, which can be seen in the UK.
It is believed she was identified by distinctive tattoos on her body.It is believed she was identified by distinctive tattoos on her body.
Fire crews are searching the motorway area for her head, arms and the lower parts of her legs, which are still missing.Fire crews are searching the motorway area for her head, arms and the lower parts of her legs, which are still missing.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Goiania in Brazil, named Cara Maria Burke.In a statement, the Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the death of a British national in Goiania in Brazil, named Cara Maria Burke.
"Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance to the family. Brazilian police are investigating.""Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance to the family. Brazilian police are investigating."
Miss Burke had travelled to Brazil to be with her boyfriend after meeting him in London, said BBC correspondent in Brazil, Gary Duffy.
She is believed to have been in the country for a few months, but went missing a few days ago.