Woolmer poisoned before murder - BBC

The BBC has revealed murdered Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer was poisoned before being strangled, reports said today.

According to the British broadcaster's show Panarama preliminary drug tests revealed a substance in Woolmer's body that would have weakened him, leaving the burly coach powerless to fight back against his killer.

The final results of toxicology tests are expected to be handed to investigators next week but they are likely to confirm the preliminary findings, Panorama revealed.

Woolmer, 58, was found dead in his Kingston hotel room on March 18, the day after Pakistan crashed out of the World Cup in an upset loss to Ireland.

- NZ HERALD STAFF