No signs of foul play in death of White Helmets founder, say Turkish police

James Le Mesurier's remains due in UK as police say so far no evidence death was suspicious

Turkish investigators say they have so far found no evidence of foul play in the death of the former British military officer James Le Mesurier, who helped to establish Syria's White Helmets rescue group, as his body was prepared for repatriation to the UK.

Police have reviewed camera footage and searched the apartment near where Le Mesurier, 48, was found with fractures to his legs and head on Monday morning. Forensic investigators carried out an autopsy on Tuesday and his remains were taken to Istanbul airport to be sent to London, Turkish state media reported.