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| British couple shot dead in Alicante villa 'found locked in each other's arms' | |
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| A British couple has been found dead in an Alicante villa, it has been reported. | |
| The pair, who have not been identified, were found in the villa in Xalo, near Benidorm, at 4pm on Sunday, Sky News reports. | The pair, who have not been identified, were found in the villa in Xalo, near Benidorm, at 4pm on Sunday, Sky News reports. |
| The couple, aged 77, were found "locked in each other's arms on the sofa", according to the report. | |
| Multiple gun shots had been fired and the couple were allegedly shot and fatally wounded by someone using a small calibre gun. | |
| There were no signs of forced entry, although police found a TV was missing and a computer in the swimming pool of the property. | |
| Post-mortem examinations have not been completed but the Guardia Civil reportedly believes they were killed within the last few days. They had been living in Spain for 18 years. | Post-mortem examinations have not been completed but the Guardia Civil reportedly believes they were killed within the last few days. They had been living in Spain for 18 years. |
| A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office said: "We can confirm the death of two British nationals in Alicante, Spain. | |
| "We stand ready to provide consular assistance." | |
| The Foreign Office could not confirm their identity or gender. | |
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