Expert assists in Woolmer probe

A British forensic expert who specialises in DNA analysis is assisting Jamaican police with their investigation into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, a police spokesman said. "I can confirm that Dr Susan Hitchen arrived here to assist...

A British forensic expert who specialises in DNA analysis is assisting Jamaican police with their investigation into the death of Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer, a police spokesman said.

"I can confirm that Dr Susan Hitchen arrived here to assist the Jamaica police force with the Bob Woolmer case," a police source said.

Apart from examining DNA samples collected so far, Hitchen will also review the pathologist's report. Police said that 39 statements have been collected from persons they consider close to the case, including from every member of the Pakistan delegation and West Indies captain Brian Lara.

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