'Unexplained' Death At Dorchester Hotel

Two people have been arrested over the "unexplained" death of a man at London's luxury Dorchester Hotel.

Officers were called to the five-star venue in Mayfair on Friday evening following reports a man was unresponsive in one of the rooms.

Ambulance crews arrived but the man - reportedly a wealthy Arab tourist in his 40s - was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two men were arrested in connection with his death have been bailed to a date in June.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "Police are in the process of informing next of kin. The death is being treated as unexplained at this stage."

A post-mortem examination is to be held later.

A spokeswoman for the Dorchester Hotel said: "With regret we can confirm the death of a guest at the hotel on Friday, 1 May.

"We are unable to provide any further details at this time as the matter is in the hands of the police. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased."

The Dorchester describes itself as "one of the world's most iconic hotels" and a favourite choice of celebrities and royalty.

Last year it was targeted twice in smash and grab raids by moped-riding gangs, who broke into display cabinets and stole watches and jewellery.