UK asks Russia for information in spy death probe

LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) Britain has asked Moscow to hand over any information it has that could help with the UK police investigation into the death of ex-KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko, a Foreign Office spokeswoman said today.

''(Foreign Office) officials discussed the death of Mr Litvinenko with the Russian Ambassador this afternoon ... The situation was now more serious with Mr Litvinenko's death,'' the spokeswoman told Reuters.

''The Ambassador was asked to convey to the authorities in Moscow to provide any information they might have that would assist the police with their inquiries.'' Reuters LL VP0020