Woman's body found washed up on Maldives beach
Police are investigating the death of a British woman whose body was discovered washed up on a beach in the Maldives.
Sharon Duval, 42, from Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is believed to have been on her honeymoon with husband Nick when the death happened.
A Maldives Police Service spokesman said the body was found on a beach at the LH. Kuredhu Resort at 0030 local time on Saturday.
The Foreign office said it was "urgently investigating" the death.
A spokeswoman added: "We stand ready to provide consular assistance."
The Serious and Organised Crime Department of Maldives Police Service is also conducting an investigation into the death.