Death of Briton in Malaysia confirmed amid search for Southport backpacker
Police in Kuala Lumpur reportedly found a body at a construction site in Bangsar on Wednesday, according to Malaysian media. Ms Burnett previously told the BBC she had flown out to Malaysia earlier this week to try and help in the search. Merseyside Police said it had received a report on 30 May that Mr Johnson-Doyle had gone missing in Malaysia. "Our international liaison officers are working with the relevant authorities in Malaysia together with the UK Missing Persons Unit and enquiries are in the process of being carried out," a spokesperson said. The force said officers were supporting Mr Johnson-Doyle's family.
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