Publication of the result of Michael Jackson's post mortem is to be delayed until after police have finished their investigation into his death.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office has completed its examination of Jackson's body and related toxicology tests but police do not yet want the findings to be made public.

The results are widely expected to show that Jackson was on heavy medication when he died at his rented Beverly Hills home in June.

The police investigation into Jackson's death has increasingly focused on the role the pop star's personal doctor played in the events leading up to his collapse.

Over the last month, a number of Dr Conrad Murray's offices and his home have been raided by federal agents looking for evidence.

Dr Murray has not been named as a suspect but court records have identified him as the subject of a manslaughter investigation.

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