Alexei Navalny’s ’tortured’ body released to mother 8 days after prison ’murder’

THE BODY of the late Russian opposition leader has finally been returned to his mother. Navalny’s spokesperson Kira Yarmysh announced the news eight days after the Putin critic is thought to have been murdered. Yarmysh said: “Alexei’s body was given to his mother. Thank you very much to everyone who demanded this with us.“ Details of the funeral are yet to be announced. Read more: The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to