Photo: APFormer Peruvian President Alan Garcia has killed himself as police waited to arrest him over a massive corruption probe. "The president, upset over this situation, knowing his absolute innocence had this terrible accident," said his lawyer, Erasmo Reyna. In Peru, politicians have described the accusations as a political witch hunt. "It doesn't matter your political hue, Peru is in mourning," politician Gilbert Violeta wrote on Twitter. Free call or text 1737 any time for support from a trained counsellorDepression healthline: 0800 611 116Lifeline Aotearoa: 0800 543 354Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)Samaritans: 0800 726 666Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797General mental health inquiries: 0800 44 33 66The Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757

Source: Otago Daily Times April 17, 2019 21:00 UTC