A suspect arrested on suspicion of the murder on a cruise ship has been bailed while police inquiries into the incident continue. A 60-year-old man, from West Sussex, died on board the MSC Virtuosa on Saturday, May 3.
The ship returned to Southampton after the death, which occurred in British waters. Hampshire Constabulary launched a homicide investigation after the man's death.
A police spokesman said a 57-year-old man from Exeter, Devon, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, has been released on bail while the investigation continues. Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
He said: "Officers are continuing their inquiries into the death of a 60-year-old man from West Sussex on board the MSC Virtuosa, which happened around 8.30pm on Saturday (May 3). A 57-year-old man arrested as part of our inquiries has been released on bail.
"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."
The ship returned from Belgium to Southampton on Monday. It is understood that the deceased had been part of a stag party on board the ship.
The MSC Virtuosa is operated by MSC Cruises and has a capacity of 6,334 guests. It was used for the filming of the Channel 5 crime drama The Good Ship Murder starring Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley.
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