Second man arrested over MSC Virtuosa cruise ship death
A second man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 60-year-old grandfather on board a cruise ship.
James Messham, from Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, died after an 'altercation' on the MSC Virtuosa as it was in British waters on Saturday May 3, during a short trip to Belgium.
A 57-year-old man from Exeter, Devon, was arrested on suspicion of murder and was released pending further inquiries by Hampshire constabulary.
Now the force has confirmed that a second man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
A spokesman said: 'A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a 60-year-old man on board the MSC Virtuosa, which happened at around 8.30pm on Saturday 3 May.
'A 56-year-old
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