Partner of Lord Ashcroft's son held over Belize death

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The partner of the son of Lord Ashcroft, the millionaire businessman and pollster, is in custody in Belize after a police officer was shot dead.

The body of Supt Henry Jemmott, 42, was found on a pier in the town of San Pedro after reports of a gunshot.

Jasmine Hartin, partner of Andrew Ashcroft, was discovered nearby. Police said she had what appeared to be blood on her arms and clothing.

Lord Ashcroft is domiciled in Belize