Paul McAuley death: Burnt body of British environmental activist found in Peru

A British environmental activist and catholic missionary has been found dead at a hostel in Peru.

The body of Paul McAuley, 71, was discovered by students in the Amazon city of Iquitos.

In a statement, the religions said that McAuley’s body had been burnt.

An investigation has been launched and officials are questioning six people who lived at the youth hostel, which was run by Mr. McAuley.