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USA Today
05-05-2025
- USA Today
Police investigating possible murder on cruise ship, suspect arrested
Police investigating possible murder on cruise ship, suspect arrested 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 60-year-old man died on the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship after an altercation. A 57-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. The incident occurred shortly after the ship departed Southampton. British police have opened a homicide investigation following the death of a man on an MSC Cruises' ship over the weekend. A 60-year-old man died aboard MSC Virtuosa at roughly 8:30 p.m. on May 3 after 'an altercation,' the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary told USA TODAY. According to the emailed statement, the ship departed from Southampton at 6 p.m.. A 57-year-old man from Exeter, England, was arrested for suspected murder and is in custody, police said. Authorities did not identify the victim or the suspect. '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. 'If anyone who was on-board has information that could assist, please contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on (non-emergency line) 101 with reference 44250193676.' Specialist officers are supporting the victim's next of kin. MSC said relevant authorities were contacted following 'an incident' and the cruise line 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 company told USA TODAY in an emailed statement. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
Telegraph
05-05-2025
- Telegraph
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after luxury cruise ship death
A 57-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 60-year-old man on a luxury cruise ship. The man died in an 'isolated incident' following an altercation, which took place shortly after the cruise began. Police arrested a man from Exeter at the docks at Southampton when the ship arrived on Monday morning. The man, who is yet to be named, remains in custody. MSC Virtuosa, the ship on which the man died, offers guests trips to destinations such the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and Norway for up to £2,000 per person. The man died on the ship after an altercation at around 8.30pm on Saturday, shortly after it had left Southampton. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist police officers. Following the death, which was in British waters, the ship returned to the city on Monday, and police arrested the suspect. Police appeal 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 inquiries. 'If anyone who was on board has information that could assist, please contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary on 101 with reference 44250193676.' A spokesman for MSC Cruises, which owns and operates the MSC Virtuosa, 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.'
BBC News
16-04-2025
- BBC News
'Knife-carrying' girl, 7, stopped by police in Southampton
A seven-year-old girl who was reportedly carrying a large knife has been stopped by police and returned were called to a street in Southampton at about 16:30 BST on said no-one was injured and follow-up work would be done with her parents.A Facebook user posted that the girl had been threatening to stab other children with a "large kitchen knife". The anonymous contributor said they had reported the girl to the a statement, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: "We were called at 16:25 yesterday afternoon to a report that a girl had been seen... in possession of a knife."Officers attended and located the girl, who is seven years old, and returned her home."Police did not say whether anyone had been threatened. You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Coroner says woman who killed herself ‘may have lived' if full care plan set up
A coroner has said that a 26-year-old woman who killed herself may still be alive if a 'holistic treatment plan' had been provided for her. Rosie Fender, died of a serious head injury after being hit by a train near Romsey, Hampshire, on February 3 2022. Her mother, Louise, told the Winchester inquest that her daughter had a history of agoraphobia and compulsive behaviour, as well as insomnia. She also said that her daughter had been groomed while at school by her IT teacher, Nicholas Haines, who started a relationship with her when he gave her guitar lessons at the age of 13. He was prosecuted for this abuse, but Rosie went on to live with him from when she was 18 years old and periodically until her death, the inquest heard. Ms Fender said that her daughter's mental health worsened from April 2021 when her fear of germs mostly prevented her from leaving her home. She said that she would speak to her for hours on FaceTime and her daughter would shower for up to eight hours at a time. She told the inquest that she had 'begged' on a daily basis for her daughter's healthcare providers, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust – which is now part of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare, to intervene as Rosie's condition worsened. Now coroner Rosamund Rhodes-Kemp has recorded a conclusion of suicide and criticised the care provided which she also said had been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. She said: 'Rosie Fender had complex mental health issues and childhood trauma. 'She had no comprehensive care plan, care co-ordinator or diagnosis due to inadequate resources. 'Had a holistic treatment plan been put in place when she was assessed and discharged by the psychosis team including involvement of family and carer or even more support for her and her carer had been provided after her move to a new area, Rosie's sad death may have been avoided.' In a statement released after the hearing, Ms Fender said: 'My beautiful, fun, caring daughter was the light of my life but her beautiful bright star was unnecessarily and tragically extinguished, leaving me with a constant pain in my heart. 'She was so grossly let down by the medical professionals I constantly begged to help her, and this magnifies the pain I perpetually feel. I can never forgive them for that. 'It's not just my Rosie's life they have taken, but mine too. Where there was once light, I can only see darkness. I wish I could hug her again, kiss her, dance, laugh and sing with her but those dreams will never be realised because of others' failures to care for her. My world is hollow without my beloved daughter.' Gimhani Eriyagolla, of Hodge Jones & Allen, representing the family, said: 'This is one of the most tragic cases I have ever seen. 'A vulnerable young woman who desperately needed help was dismissed without adequate assessment by healthcare professionals and left without support over an extended period. 'Had she received the right help when it was asked for, it could have made a crucial difference. 'My client was in contact with professionals on a daily basis to try and get much needed help for Rosie but her pleas and warnings that Rosie was at risk went unheeded. 'While nothing will bring Rosie back, today's outcome is at least recognition that she was failed by those who were meant to help her and provides some vindication for Rosie and her family.'
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Book a free life-saving CPR skills session with air ambulance staff
Staff at the Daily Echo became the latest team to be trained in life-saving CPR skills thanks to a visit from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). Trainers from the charity brought their CPR Skills for Life training to our offices in Ocean Village. Supporter Engagement Officer Lucy Butcher helped editorial and IT staff brush up on their first aid skills and learn how to carry out chest compressions and use a defibrillator. (Image: HIOWAA)READ MORE: Tributes paid to 'incredible' sports teacher and coach who inspired thousands Cardiac arrests are the most called to incidents for air ambulance critical care teams. There are 30,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests each year and around 80 per cent of them occur at home. Fewer than one in ten survive an out of hospital cardiac arrest and for every minute that someone is in cardiac arrest without receiving CPR and early defibrillation, their chance of survival decreases by ten per cent. Early defibrillation within three to five minutes of collapse can increase survival rates by between 50 and 70 per cent. This is why HIOWAA is on a mission to boost the confidence of as many members of the public as possible to begin basic life support when they see someone collapse. Their CPR Skills for Life sessions are delivered to corporate groups, community groups, schools and youth groups by members of critical care teams or Basic Life Support Instructor trained staff and volunteers. (Image: HIOWAA) More than 600 people have already learned how to assess a patient, call for help, how to perform effective chest compressions on a training manikin, and how to use a defibrillator. Lucy told the Daily Echo: "I'm so passionate about this and am happy to anyone and everyone these skills. "Four minutes is the crucial time to start CPR to give the person the best chance and you never know when you might be called upon to help a loved one or even a stranger. "You really can make a difference. You are the lifesavers until we arrive." The sessions last up to one hour and are completely free. Learn more at
