Spy was most likely ‘suffocated or poisoned’

Poisoning and asphyxiation are the “foremost contenders” in the sports bag death riddle of MI6 spy Gareth Williams, an inquest has heard.

Williams was probably suffocated or killed by a poison which disappeared in his system during decomposition, pathologist Benjamin Swift said.

Williams’ family have said they believe secret agents versed in the “dark arts” tried to cover up the cause of his death.