Blair: David Kelly's death is a terrible tragedy

British Prime Minister Tony Blair called the death of British Defense Ministry expert David Kelly "a terrible tragedy."

According to BBC News, Blair expressed his condolences to the family and friends of David Kelly and promised that a full-scale independent judicial investigation into the scientist's murder would be held.

In addition, the prime minister urged politicians and the media to forget about rumors and gossip and try to avoid cynicism.

The final formal identification of the found body, according to preliminary police data, "corresponding to the appearance of David Kelly", will be completed on Saturday. While the cause of death of the official is designated as "unknown".