British woman in her 20s found dead behind Normandy church on family holiday

A British woman has died on holiday after being discovered behind a church in France.

The victim, said to be in her 20s, was found in a rocky area behind the St-Nicolas church on the coast of Barfleur, Normandy around 9am this morning. She had been on holiday in the area, and had reportedly been staying with her partner in a cottage near the city's port. Police have launched an investigation, with forensic teams spotted in an area behind the church today. An autopsy was scheduled to be carried out on the body this afternoon. The cause of the woman's death remains unclear, though sources close to the investigation told Ouest France that she is believed to have drowned.

Her partner was interviewed by police this morning but was not taken into custody, reportsFrance 3.

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The Mirror has approached the Foreign Office for comment.

Earlier this month, a British woman was knocked down and killed in France while out running with her husband.

The unnamed 35-year-old was jogging in the town of Beaune in eastern France when she was hit by the car on July 8 at around 8am.

Emergency services rushed to the scene and paramedics, arriving 15 minutes later, found her incardiac arrest. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 45-year-old driver of the car was questioned by police after being taken into custody, reported local outletLe Bien Public.

A Foreign Office spokesperson told the Mirror: "We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in France and are in contact with the local authorities."