Summary
James Messham, a 60-year-old grandfather, died following an altercation on the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship while on a stag do, prompting police investigations. A 57-year-old man from Exeter was initially arrested on suspicion of murder, and a second man, 56, from Richmond, London, has since been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Tributes have poured in for Messham, described as a ‘legend’ and ‘salt of the earth,’ with witnesses recalling the chaotic scene as passengers remained largely unaware of the incident.