British police may want to speak to two Australian DJs following the death of the nurse who answered their prank call to the Duchess of Cambridge’s hospital. The Australian authorities confirmed they have had contact from the Met Police concerning 2Day FM presenters Michael Christian and Mel Greig. The pair hoaxed King Edward VII’s hospital staff where the pregnant Duchess was treated for extreme morning sickness. Jacintha Saldanha – the nurse who took the call and put it through to colleague who divulged private information about Kate’s treatment – was found dead on Friday. New South Wales Police Deputy Commissioner Nick Kaldas said Scotland Yard had been in touch – but emphasized there was no suggestion that a crime had been committed. He said: “There has been a request for assistance from London’s Metropolitan Police to the New South Wales Police through the Australian Federal Police. “The request has gone to the city central command – the area where the 2Day FM office is. The company which owns the Australian radio station has called an emergency meeting to discuss the DJs’ future. Mr Kaldas added: “I have to stress, it hasn’t been indicated to us that an offence has occurred, they haven’t actually asked for anything yet – they’ve simply touched base, let us know of their interest and they’ll get back to us if they want something done. Scotland Yard confirmed contact had been made with the authorities in Australia but did not elaborate further. Meanwhile, Ms …
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