Militant claims he had role in Bigley slaying

AN ISLAMIC militant knows where in Iraq the body of slain hostage Kenneth Bigley is - because he played a role in his death, the militant's lawyer said yesterday.

Osman Karahan, the lawyer for Louia al-Sakka, said he planned to give a press conference on the matter on Saturday.

Asked specifically about reports that his client played a role in Bigley's death and knew where his body was, Karahan said, "Yes, it's true".