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The home of a British man shot dead in the French Alps along with his wife and two others is to be searched by police, a French prosecutor has said, according to BBC.

Eric Maillaud said French and British officers were set to enter the family home of Iraqi-born businessman Saad al-Hilli, 50, in Claygate, south London.

He and his wife, Iqbal, were among those killed near Lake Annecy on Wednesday.

Mr al-Hilli's brother, Zaid, has told UK police there was no dispute over "financial matters."

French police have said a family dispute about money is one of their lines of inquiry, based on "credible information" coming from the British police.

Mr Maillaud said French officers would interview Mr al-Hilli's brother in the UK as a "witness."

Three police officers from France are believed to be in the UK to investigate the shooting and a fourth officer is due to arrive later.

Surrey Police said it was helping French authorities to carry out a "complex" investigation.

"As part of this, the force is facilitating a visit by French investigators to conduct inquiries in the UK," a spokesman said.