Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
World
Lydia Chantler-Hicks

British sailor found dead with head injuries off Greek island of Spetses

A British man has died after being found with head injuries in the water off the Greek island of Spetses.

The man, 44, who is said to have been a member of crew on a sailing boat, was pulled from the sea in the island’s Tsaldari bay on Friday.

He was found with head injuries to the left side of his head, local media reported, citing the coastguard.

He was taken to the island’s health centre, where he was pronounced dead.

His body was due to be transferred to the city of Piraeus on mainland Greece for a post-mortem on Friday afternoon, said news website Kathimerini.

Spetses is one of the Saronic Islands, and is home to around 3,800 residents.

As a holiday destination, it is known for attracting the wealthy and famous, including the Greek Royal Family.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.