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USA Today
12-05-2025
- USA Today
Second suspect arrested after man dies following 'altercation' on cruise ship
Second suspect arrested after man dies following 'altercation' on cruise ship Show Caption Hide Caption MSC World America: The most American cruise ship yet MSC World America, the newest ship from MSC Cruises, features 19 dining venues, 18 bars and lounges and many more. A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old man aboard the MSC Virtuosa. The 56-year-old suspect from Richmond, London, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. A 57-year-old man was previously arrested on suspicion of murder; both men have been released on bail. The incident occurred on May 3 after the ship departed from Southampton. British police made a second arrest after the death of a man aboard an MSC Cruises ship. A 56-year-old Richmond, London man was arrested for suspected manslaughter, the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary told USA TODAY in an email. A 60-year-old man died while on MSC Virtuosa on May 3 following 'an altercation,' police said last week. The ship left from Southampton about two and a half hours earlier. A 57-year-old man from Exeter was previously arrested for suspected murder. Authorities did not name the suspects, who were both released on bail while the investigation continues. '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 enquiries,' the senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, said in a statement last week. MSC previously said relevant authorities were contacted after 'an incident' and the company is cooperating with the investigations. 'We are providing full support to those impacted and thoughts are with the family and friends at this difficult time,' the cruise line told USA TODAY last week. 'We remain keen to hear from anyone who was aboard the ship, which had departed Southampton around 6pm on Saturday and was still in British waters at the time,' police added on Monday. 'Anyone with information should call 101, quoting the reference 44250193676.' They can also submit information online. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Perth Now
07-05-2025
- Perth Now
Murder investigation after man dies on luxury cruise ship
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a passenger onboard a luxury cruise ship died in an altercation just hours after the vessel left Southampton on Saturday. The 60-year-old victim was reportedly with a group of people celebrating a bucks party on the MSC Virtuosa when a fight broke out between him and a 57-year-old man who is understood to be his friend. Witnesses rushed to the victim's aid, performing CPR, but he couldn't be saved. The ship returned to the dock on Monday, with five police officers waiting to take the suspect into custody. It's understood family members of the victim were also waiting on the dock and demanded the cruise ship release his body. Hampshire police confirmed they have launched a murder investigation. 'The ship left Southampton at 6pm on Saturday 3 May. It was reported that at around 8.30pm, a 60-year-old man died following an altercation,' the police stated. 'His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. 'As part of our inquiries, a 57-year-old man from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at this time.' Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly said the death was an 'isolated incident' and is calling on witnesses to come forward. 'We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident onboard, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries. 'If anyone who was on-board has information that could assist, please contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101 with reference 44250193676.'
Irish Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man killed on luxury cruise ship was 'on stag do' when 'chaos' broke out
A cruise passenger killed onboard a luxury liner is said to have been on a stag do when "chaos" broke out. The MSC Virtuosa left the port in Southampton on Saturday (May 3) for two nights, and a few hours later, a fight broke out in which a 60-year-old man died. As the MSC Virtuosa ship was still in British waters when the death occurred, it returned to the UK and police arrested a 57-year-old man from Exeter when the ship arrived back at Southampton, Hampshire on suspicion of murder. The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers, reports The Mirror. Passenger Lynda Hardiman-Pearce told MailOnline there were several hen and stag do parties onboard "causing havoc". She added: "On Saturday night we were in a bar onboard and I was chatting to someone whilst waiting to be served. Apparently, the [man] was on a stag do. "The cruise was full of hen and stag parties causing chaos. Since getting home we talked to our family, and they all said it didn't sound like any cruise they had been on." Cruise ship MSC Virtuosa berthed at City Cruise Terminal, seen from Mayflower Park, Southampton, UK Reports suggested the men involved in the incident were part of a party of 20. Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, 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 enquiries." A spokesperson for MSC Virtuosa added: "Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted, and we are co-operating fully with their investigations. We are providing full support to those impacted." According to the MSC's website, the "Virtuosa's namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to the skill and expertise of the MSC Cruises architects and shipyard partners at Chantiers de l'Atlantique who designed and built this innovative class of ships. A passenger said the cruise was "full of hen and stag parties causing chaos" "MSC Virtuosa, along with her sister ships MSC Meraviglia, MSC Bellissima, MSC Grandiosa and MSC Euribia, belongs to the "Meraviglia Class", where the impressive array of onboard experiences come together in perfect harmony with the space and the destinations, to deliver the ultimate cruise holiday experience." The Maltese-flagged vessel, built in France in 2020, measures 332 metres (1,089ft) long and boasts 18 decks, accommodation for up to 6,334 passengers and 1,704 crew. Virtuosa was due to arrive in Southampton at 6.15am and depart at 8pm. The ship also boasts a 4D cinema, bowling lanes, a casino, a game arcade, and a Formula 1 simulator. Passengers can also visit a theatre hosting Broadway-style productions, as well as a lounge featuring Carousel Productions at Sea shows. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
Daily Mirror
06-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Man killed on MSC Virtuosa is second to die in tragedy on luxury ship in 8 months
Police have launched a murder probe following the death of a 60-year-old man on board the MSC Virtuosa - just eight months after a woman went overboard the 18-deck ship and died The 60-year-old man killed on board the MSC Virtuosa this weekend is the second person to die on the luxury ship in the last eight months. Police have launched a murder probe following reports that the victim died after an altercation broke out on the cruise ship that departed from Southampton. A 57-year-old man from Exeter, who was a passenger onboard the MSC Virtuosa, was arrested by police after it arrived back in Southampton on Monday morning, having departed for Bruges in Belgium, on Saturday, May 3. The incident comes just eight months after a woman went overboard the 18-deck ship bound for Southampton and died. Following Saturday's incident, Hampshire Constabulary confirmed the victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. The force said in a statement: "A homicide investigation has been launched following the death of a man in his 60s on the MSC Virtuosa on Saturday. "It was reported that at around 8.30pm on 3 May, the victim died following an altercation. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. "As part of our enquiries, a 57-year-old man from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody at this time." Anyone with information surrounding the circumstances of the incident are urged to contact Hampshire Constabulary." Detective Chief Inspector Matt Gillooly, the Senior Investigating Officer, added: '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 enquiries." Following Saturday's events, a spokesperson for 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." It comes just months after a woman went overboard the 18-deck cruise ship bound for Southampton and died. The incident sparked a huge search in the middle of the night, rescue services said. Alarms were raised to passengers aboard the MSC Virtuosa at 12.55am on October 12, with the ship letting off " three loud blasts" and the captain announcing there was a "man overboard" - forcing the ship to slow down and crews to launch the major search. One passenger told the Mirror that spotlights were used to light up the sea in a bid to find the missing man. The search covered north of Les Casquets rocks, west of Alderney.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Luxury cruise ship 'murder': Man, 60, dies after 'fight broke out between group of holidaymakers' onboard liner as 57-year-old is arrested
A murder investigation has been launched after a 60-year-old man died aboard a luxury cruise ship departing from Southampton. MSC Virtuosa left on Saturday evening for a two-night cruise to Bruges but a fight allegedly broke out just hours into the journey, with the man being pronounced dead at the scene. A 57-year-old man from Exeter, who is thought to have been friends with the deceased, has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. The man's body is believed to have been kept aboard the ship until this morning when the ship docked back in the Horizon terminal in Hampshire. He was from Sussex. A source onboard the ship told MailOnline: 'There was a big police presence when we docked in Southampton this morning. 'What apparently happened is the man was killed on board. 'Three family members, two women who might be his daughters, and the son managed to get on to the quayside to try and gain entry on the ship. The family are demanding they release the body.' The luxury cruise vessel (pictured in May 2021) is at the centre of a new police investigation According to a passenger onboard, the trip was a 'booze cruise' to Bruges. The men involved in the incident were said to be among a party of 20. According to the Maritime Injury Guide, most large cruise ships will have a morgue on board and which typically has space for between three to six bodies. Hampshire Police told MailOnline a homicide investigation was launched following the death of the man aboard the MSC Virtuosa in British waters. The ship left Southampton at 6pm on Saturday with the reports being made at around 8.30pm that a man, 60, had died following an altercation. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Det Chief Insp Matt Gillooly, the senior investigating officer, said: 'We want to reassure you that this appears to be an isolated incident onboard, and we want to thank the crew for their cooperation and assistance with our enquiries. 'If anyone who was onboard has information that could assist, please contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101 with reference 44250193676.' A spokesperson for MSC Virtuosa said: 'Following an incident on board our ship, the relevant authorities were contacted, and we are co-operating fully with their investigations. We are providing full support to those impacted.'
