A Chinese student who dug a grave in farmland and carried what police described as a "kidnap kit" in his car has been deported from the UK.

Detectives in Edinburgh were never able to establish what - if anything - Tianlu Li was planning.

However, he has been removed from the country after it emerged that he had entered Britain illegally.

The individual in question was found to be working in breach of immigration conditions and has been removed from the country

Home Office spokeswoman

The investigation began after the discovery of what appeared to be an open grave in farmland on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Mr Li, who lived nearby in the Wester Hailes area of the city, was questioned because an eyewitness had noticed his car in the area at the time.

He said he had dug the 6ft by 2ft hole as part of his fitness regime.

But when officers searched his Nissan Micra they discovered what they described as a "kidnap kit".

This included heavy masking tape, a rope, handcuffs, a mask, CS gas and a shovel.

Inquiries completed

Lothian and Borders Police then found that the 21-year-old had entered Britain illegally to study English at Napier University in Edinburgh.

The police have now completed their inquiries without discovering any more about the reason for Mr Li's actions.

A Home Office spokeswoman said: "We can confirm the individual in question was found to be working in breach of immigration conditions and has been removed from the country."