UK counter terrorism police officers are assisting the Royal Gibraltar Police in an investigation into the sudden death of a UK journalist who produced an award-winning podcast on Ukraine.
The RGP confirmed the involvement of the UK detectives in a statement on Thursday, although it added “there are no specific concerns at this time with regard to the death”.
David Knowles, 32, a senior audio journalist and presenter with the Telegraph who launched the weekday podcast ‘Ukraine: The Latest’, died while on holiday in Gibraltar on Sunday from what was believed to be a cardiac arrest.
As with any sudden death, the Coroner was informed and an investigation is under way.
Mr Knowles’ family has been informed and an RGP family liaison officer appointed.
The RGP said arrangements had been made for a post-mortem examination to be conducted on Thursday afternoon.
“A policing ‘mutual aid’ request for specialist support was submitted to UK policing, although there are no specific concerns at this time with regard to the death,” the RGP statement added.
“Following the RGP’s mutual aid request, detectives from UK Counter Terrorism Policing have been appointed to provide support to the RGP investigation, due to their existing capability and their experience of dealing with international enquiries.”
The RGP said it would make no further comment at this time regarding any aspect of the investigation.
