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The Foreign Office is seeking assurance that the killer of a honeymoon couple will not face the death penalty as UK police help Antiguan officers.The Foreign Office is seeking assurance that the killer of a honeymoon couple will not face the death penalty as UK police help Antiguan officers.
Ben and Catherine Mullany from south Wales were shot on the last day of their holiday in the Caribbean island.Ben and Catherine Mullany from south Wales were shot on the last day of their holiday in the Caribbean island.
Police from the UK have flown out to the to help in the hunt for the killer. Police from the UK have flown out to help in the hunt for the killer.
The Home Office has denied reports the UK officers were delayed in leaving due to fears anyone found guilty of the murders might face the death penalty.The Home Office has denied reports the UK officers were delayed in leaving due to fears anyone found guilty of the murders might face the death penalty.
Dr Catherine Mullany was shot dead in her hotel cottage during a suspected robbery on 27 July.Dr Catherine Mullany was shot dead in her hotel cottage during a suspected robbery on 27 July.
Her husband was also shot in the head. He had been in a coma and was flown back to south Wales where he died on Sunday.Her husband was also shot in the head. He had been in a coma and was flown back to south Wales where he died on Sunday.
On the death penalty, the UK is continuing in parallel to seek assurances from the Antiguan government that anyone found guilty will not face the death penalty Foreign OfficeOn the death penalty, the UK is continuing in parallel to seek assurances from the Antiguan government that anyone found guilty will not face the death penalty Foreign Office
Detectives from Scotland Yard and South Wales Police have flown to Antigua and are helping with the murder hunt after the island's police chief admitted his force has been stretched by the investigation.Detectives from Scotland Yard and South Wales Police have flown to Antigua and are helping with the murder hunt after the island's police chief admitted his force has been stretched by the investigation.
But reports that they were delayed in going to the island due to concerns that anyone found guilty of the murders could face the death penalty have been denied by the Home Office.But reports that they were delayed in going to the island due to concerns that anyone found guilty of the murders could face the death penalty have been denied by the Home Office.
A spokesman said officers were given approval to travel within "hours" of receiving advice from the Foreign Office.A spokesman said officers were given approval to travel within "hours" of receiving advice from the Foreign Office.
He said: "Ministers at the Home Office received advice from the Foreign Office and turned round the decision incredibly quickly."He said: "Ministers at the Home Office received advice from the Foreign Office and turned round the decision incredibly quickly."
The Foreign Office has said that it is working closely with the authorities on the inquiry.The Foreign Office has said that it is working closely with the authorities on the inquiry.
Catherine and Ben Mullany were attacked in their hotel cottageCatherine and Ben Mullany were attacked in their hotel cottage
A spokeswoman said: "On the death penalty, the UK is continuing in parallel to seek assurances from the Antiguan government that anyone found guilty will not face the death penalty."A spokeswoman said: "On the death penalty, the UK is continuing in parallel to seek assurances from the Antiguan government that anyone found guilty will not face the death penalty."
Following the deaths of the couple, both aged 31, from Pontardawe in the Swansea Valley, their families have said they were "absolutely devastated" by their loss.Following the deaths of the couple, both aged 31, from Pontardawe in the Swansea Valley, their families have said they were "absolutely devastated" by their loss.
No decision has yet been taken about funerals for the couple.No decision has yet been taken about funerals for the couple.
Swansea Coroner Philip Rogers said arrangements to open inquests were underway. He said he hoped both would be opened later this week.Swansea Coroner Philip Rogers said arrangements to open inquests were underway. He said he hoped both would be opened later this week.
South Wales Police said post mortem examinations had been arranged and family liaison officers were providing support.South Wales Police said post mortem examinations had been arranged and family liaison officers were providing support.
A reward of £67,000 has been offered for information leading to the conviction of the killer.A reward of £67,000 has been offered for information leading to the conviction of the killer.
More than 30 people have been questioned but police say they have no prime suspect. A dozen officers are working on the case.More than 30 people have been questioned but police say they have no prime suspect. A dozen officers are working on the case.