Emma Kelty, 43, from Somerset, who went missing on a solo kayaking trip on the Amazon, has been confirmed dead in Brazil. Three people were arrested

A former head teacher who went missing while trying to kayak the length of the Amazon River on her own has been confirmed dead. A teenager and two men have been arrested in connection with her murder and four other suspects are being sought.

Emma Kelty, 43, from Taunton, Somerset, disappeared last week along a lawless stretch of river known for drug smuggling and pirate attacks, after ignoring advice not to attempt the journey without an armed escort. Her body has not been found.

In the days leading up to her death she posted a series of alarming messages on social media, one of them describing how she had turned a bend to find 50 men on motor boats armed with arrows and rifles. In