Victim in Greek murder inquiry believed to be from Great Yarmouth area
A 40-year-old believed to be from the Great Yarmouth area was found dead in Familia Hotel in Vathy, Greece on Sunday. Picture: Google Maps - Credit: Archant
A Greek man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 40-year-old believed to be from the Great Yarmouth area was found dead in a hotel room in Greece.
The male victim was found in Familia hotel on the island of Ithaca on Sunday, November 17.
A worker at the hotel in the town of Vathy confirmed it had been working with Ithaca Police to help with investigations.
In a statement, the Ithaca Police Department said: "The investigation was resolved immediately, following a systematic and thorough investigation.
"The 40-year-old foreigner was found dead in a hotel room in Ithaca."
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According to reports in Greece, the alleged attacker's wife tried to give the victim first aid before he died.
She has also been arrested in connection with the incident.
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The Foreign Office said it was supporting the family of a British man following his death and are in contact with Greek authorities.
The case will be followed up by the attorney general of Kefalonia.
