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24/07/2013
Malia Stabbing Victim Named
The man fatally stabbed in a fight in Malia has been named as Tyrell Matthews-Burton.
It is understood that the 19-year-old was attacked when a fight broke out involving up to 30 British tourists outside a bar on the island of Crete.
18 Britons have been arrested in connection with the brawl, including a 19-year-old suspected of stabbing Mr Matthews-Burton.
The Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the arrests of a number of British nationals. We are in touch with the local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance."
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the 19-year-old was attacked when a fight broke out involving up to 30 British tourists outside a bar on the island of Crete.
18 Britons have been arrested in connection with the brawl, including a 19-year-old suspected of stabbing Mr Matthews-Burton.
The Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are aware of the arrests of a number of British nationals. We are in touch with the local authorities and stand ready to provide consular assistance."
(MH/CD)
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