The telegraph
Partner of Lord Ashcroft’s son, who was held in Belize after a police officer was shot dead
Lord Ashcroft’s son’s partner is in custody after a police officer was shot dead in Belize. Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Andrew Ashcroft, whose father is Lord Ashcroft – the former vice chairman of the Conservative Party – was arrested after police alleged she was found near the site of Superintendent Henry’s body Jemmott was discovered on Friday. Mr Jemmott, a father of five, was found floating next to a pier off the east coast of Belize after being shot in the sea. Investigators said his police-issued firearm was found on the pier. Police say the couple were alone together before he died. However, Marie Jemmott Tzul, the officer’s sister, told The Telegraph that they were not having an affair. “There was no romantic relationship at all,” she said. Mr. Jemmott’s family claimed the autopsy excluded an accident or suicide. However, the police have not confirmed this claim and the results of the investigation are due to be released on Monday.
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