Police officers acting on behalf of a coroner will investigate the run-up to the death of Brenda Leyland — whose body was found after being accused of directing online abuse against Madeleine McCann’s parents.

A woman who was accused of targeting internet abuse at Madeleine McCann’s parents has been found dead in a hotel.

A woman who was accused of targeting internet abuse at Madeleine McCann’s parents has been found dead in a hotel.