THE British government released secret autopsy records yesterday confirming Iraq weapons inspector David Kelly died by slashing his own wrist, after doubts were raised over the cause of death.

Secret medical documents released today backed official conclusions that weapons inspector David Kelly killed himself as the British government sought to end speculation over his death.

The first policeman to see Dr David Kelly’s body after the weapons expert’s apparent suicide was giving evidence to the Hutton Inquiry today.

The toxicologist who examined David Kelly after his apparent suicide began his evidence to the Hutton Inquiry today.