Three people are reported to have been arrested in connection with the murder in St Lucia of a British tourist who was travelling around the world with his wife.
The victim, Roger Pratt, 62, was on a trip with his wife, Margaret, ahead of her 60th birthday when their yacht was boarded by three unidentified attackers on Friday night, police told Reuters. Margaret Pratt was also treated for injuries.
The murder has raised concerns on the eastern Caribbean island, where tourism accounts for about two-thirds of the economy.
The couple from Warwickshire left Lowestoft in June, navigating the English coastline before heading to the Algarve and on to the Caribbean.
The attack took place while their boat was moored off the Vieux Fort coast where they had been staying as part of the round-the-world voyage,
St Lucia tourism minister Lorne Theophilus extended “sincerest condolences” to Mr Pratt’s family, the BBC reported
“To his wife, who also sustained injuries as a result of the attack on the Vieux Fort coast, we extend our deepest sympathies,” he said.
“This is an active investigation and law enforcement is leading the charge in an attempt to bring the perpetrator or perpetrators to justice speedily.
“Law enforcement officials have briefed myself and other senior tourism officials on aspects of the case although I am not at liberty to share some of those details with you at this time.”