NoW phone-hacking whistle-blower Sean Hoare found dead

19.07.2011 [12:22]
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Baku, July 19 (AZERTAC). Former News of the World journalist who made phone hacking allegations against the paper has been found dead at his home in Watford.

Mr. Hoare had told the New York Times hacking was far more extensive than the paper acknowledged when police first investigated hacking claims.

A police spokesman said the death was currently being treated as unexplained, but was not thought to be suspicious.

Meanwhile computer hackers have tampered with the website of The Sun, which is also owned by News International.

Readers were briefly directed to a hoax story which said Rupert Murdoch has been found dead in his garden.

A group of hackers called Lulz Security, which has previously targeted games companies and US government websites, claimed responsibility via Twitter.

Visitors to the Sun website were redirected to the group`s Twitter page.

News International said it was "aware" of what was happening but made no further comment.

NoW phone-hacking whistle-blower Sean Hoare found dead

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