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- Italian Carabinieri are investigating the death of British man Benjamin John Braithwaite.
- He was found dead near Noto at about 03:00 BST on Sunday, September 13.
- A rope was found near the body, with investigators not confirming injuries.
- Syracuse chief prosecutor Sabrina Gambino opened a murder investigation and ordered an autopsy for 22 September.
- The British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it is supporting the family.
