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Police deny Woolmer rumour

Snake venom was not used to murder Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, according to Jamaican police.

With the 58-year-old Englishman's body being returned to his family in South Africa - and investigators also heading to Cape Town next month - deputy commissioner of Jamaica police Mark Shields refuted speculation about the way he was killed.

"It is not snake venom," Shields told BBC News.

Shields hit out at continued "wild" speculation surrounding the murder this week and said speculation about poisoning was "causing a lot of distress" to Woolmer's family.

"The priority is to see the truth. We are seeking experts and taking time to conduct a thorough investigation," he added.

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