Audio By Carbonatix
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of a 60-year-old man on a cruise ship in British waters.
The death reportedly followed an altercation on MSC Virtuosa at 20:30 BST on Saturday, police said.
The ship had left Southampton at 18:00 that evening on a two-night excursion to Bruges, Belgium.
A man from Exeter was arrested and remains in custody.
Det Ch Insp Matt Gillooly, from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, said: "We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident on board, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our inquiries."
The detective appealed for information from the crew and passengers.
The ship returned from Bruges at 06:00 on Monday and remains in Southampton.
In a statement, MSC Cruises said: "Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted and we are cooperating fully with their investigations.
"We are providing full support to those impacted."
Latest Stories
-
Trump says US will ‘run’ Venezuela and ‘fix oil infrastructure’
48 minutes -
‘Deeply shocked’: World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
1 hour -
Justice for All Programme brings relief to Kumasi Central Prison inmates
2 hours -
Vice President urges student leaders to guard integrity and fiscal transparency
2 hours -
Police fast-track autopsy of teenager slain in intelligence-led raid at Abosso
3 hours -
We should dance to the Cedi’s beat but remember Unilever – Bright Simons writes
4 hours -
Joshua flies back to UK after Nigeria car crash
4 hours -
Rev Wengam charges Ghanaians to be patriotic to advance national development
4 hours -
Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs Minister calls for National Renewal in 2026 New Year message
4 hours -
Ho Muslim community divided over the closure of the Central Mosque
5 hours -
Joy FM’s 90’s Jam experience: Where old school never gets old
6 hours -
Tano North residents hail Gideon Boako for organising maiden sporting scouting festival
6 hours -
Bawumia deserves commendation for being the Brain behind Ghana’s Gold for Reserves Programme – Senyo Hosi
6 hours -
Afro Beach Festival lights up Laboma with horse racing spectacle
7 hours -
Patrons hail JOY FM’s 90s Jam 2026 as festive season’s biggest party
11 hours