23/07/2013
Briton Held In Malia Over Fatal Stabbing Of British Tourist
A British tourist has been arrested in Crete over the fatal stabbing of another Briton on the Greek island.
The 19-year-old victim is reported to have died "within minutes of being stabbed" in the early hours of Tuesday outside a bar in Malia.
It is understood that the victim was stabbed in the heart, according to the Guardian.
The suspect, also 19, was among 15 others arrested in connection with a fight, which is believed to have lead to the stabbing.
He is expected to appear before a public prosecutor on Wednesday.
(MH/CD)
The 19-year-old victim is reported to have died "within minutes of being stabbed" in the early hours of Tuesday outside a bar in Malia.
It is understood that the victim was stabbed in the heart, according to the Guardian.
The suspect, also 19, was among 15 others arrested in connection with a fight, which is believed to have lead to the stabbing.
He is expected to appear before a public prosecutor on Wednesday.
(MH/CD)
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