Police name British man found dead on popular holiday island

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• Italian authorities are investigating the death of 35-year-old British man Benjamin John Braithwaite, whose body was found near Noto in Sicily.
• Carabinieri officers discovered a rope nearby and are investigating potential neck injuries alongside possible substance presence.
• Police clarified that no evidence linked to esoteric rituals was found near the body, despite an esoteric drawing being present on a perimeter wall.
• An autopsy is scheduled for 22 September to determine the cause of death, with officials confirming there are currently no suspects.
• The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is providing support to Mr Braithwaite's family and liaising with local Italian authorities.