A 38-year-old British woman has been identified as the victim whose body was discovered inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in central Athens. The discovery was reportedly made by a homeless man approximately 11 days prior to the official identification, which was confirmed by Greek authorities on Wednesday.

While initial reports were sparse, Greek police have since confirmed that the victim had been dead for several weeks before the suitcase was located. The investigation into the circumstances of her death is ongoing, with Police Scotland confirming they are currently liaising with Greek authorities to assist in the process. The victim’s next of kin have been notified of the discovery.

There is a slight variation in reporting regarding the timeline and the nature of the discovery. The BBC and Sky News focused on the initial report of the body being found, while The Guardian provided more specific details regarding the victim's age and the duration of time she had been deceased. The Guardian also noted that the identification process required an appeal to foreign law enforcement agencies, a detail not explicitly highlighted in the other reports.