Police are investigating the death of a British embassy worker in Beirut.
Police are investigating the death of a British embassy worker in Beirut.
Rebecca Dykes was murdered in the Lebanese capital and her body was found on the side of a motorway on Saturday, the BBC reported.
A family spokesman said: « We are devastated by the loss of our beloved Rebecca. We are doing all we can to understand what happened.
« We request that the media respect our privacy as we come together as a family at this very difficult time. »
A Department for International Development spokesman said: « Our thoughts are with Becky’s family and friends at this very upsetting time.
« There is now a police investigation and the FCO (Foreign Office) is providing consular support to Becky’s family and working with the local authorities. »
The British Foreign Office said it was in contact with the Lebanese authorities.
« Following the death of a British woman in Beirut, we are providing support to the family, » a Foreign Office spokesman said.
« We remain in close contact with local authorities. Our thoughts are with the family at this difficult time. »
