Briton stabbed to death in Crete: 18 British nationals arrested in Malia bar crawl
19-year-old man suspected of delivering fatal blow
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Greek police confirmed they have arrested 18 British nationals suspected of being involved in a fight at a resort in Crete in which a Briton was stabbed to death.
A 19-year-old man is suspected of delivering the fatal blow, a police statement said. He is being detained in custody.
The unidentified victim, also 19, died on the way to a hospital after being stabbed in the chest.
The brawl at Malia, in northern Crete, took place before dawn and involved about 30 British nationals, the police statement said.
A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesman said: “We can confirm the death of a British national in Malia, Greece, on 23 July. We stand ready to provide consular assistance to the family.”
He added: “We are aware of the arrests of a number of British nationals in Malia, Crete, on 23 July. We are in touch with the local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance.”
In May John Kittmer, the British ambassador to Greece launched a Holiday Hangover campaign to promote responsible behaviour among young British tourists.
The seaside resort has become a favorite destination for holiday makers, particularly young Britons who enjoy the Crete island night life.
Additional reporting by PA
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments