The former rugby league player is named in Italian media as the Briton found dead in Florence on Saturday.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: "We are in touch with the Italian police following the death of a British man in Florence."The pair were staying at the four-star Hotel Continentale, in the historic centre of Florence, having reportedly arrived in the city on Friday night.As well as St Helens, Wigan Warriors and Leigh, Bibey also played for Wakefield Trinity and Oldham during his rugby career.
Leigh Centurions owner Derek Beaumont said: "This is extremely tragic news and my thoughts, prayers and love go to all of Ricky's family and in particular his father Ronnie and his brother Adam who are personal friends."Image caption,
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