British musician Thomas Crawford found dead at Sri Lankan temple

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British musician Thomas Crawford found dead at Sri Lankan temple

Daily Mail · 3 hours ago

British musician Thomas Crawford, 54, was found dead in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple in Thihagoda, Sri Lanka, on 16 August. Police have opened an investigation but said they did not believe there were suspicious circumstances; the Foreign Office is supporting his family.

The Glasgow-born singer had reportedly lived in Sri Lanka for several years and was staying at a hostel in Weligama, a south-coast surf town. Worshippers found his body after he left the hostel that morning, while a rented scooter and helmet were recovered nearby; friends described him as a talented, kind musician involved in art and charity work.

  • Musician Thomas Crawford was found dead at a Sri Lankan Buddhist temple.
  • Police do not currently suspect foul play.
  • The Foreign Office is supporting his family.

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Originally published by Daily Mail as “British musician, 54, is found dead ‘near a sacred temple’ in Sri Lanka”.