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| British soldier killed in Cyprus 'nightclub fight' | British soldier killed in Cyprus 'nightclub fight' |
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| A British soldier stationed in Cyprus has been stabbed to death in a nightclub in the resort of Ayia Napa. | A British soldier stationed in Cyprus has been stabbed to death in a nightclub in the resort of Ayia Napa. |
| The Ministry of Defence confirmed a 19-year-old soldier from 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, had died. His family has been informed. | The Ministry of Defence confirmed a 19-year-old soldier from 2nd Battalion, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, had died. His family has been informed. |
| Police said three British tourists had been arrested following a reported altercation with four off-duty soldiers in the early hours. | Police said three British tourists had been arrested following a reported altercation with four off-duty soldiers in the early hours. |
| The MoD has banned soldiers from Ayia Napa's centre after past trouble. | The MoD has banned soldiers from Ayia Napa's centre after past trouble. |
| The town is a popular destination for thousands of young holidaymakers. | The town is a popular destination for thousands of young holidaymakers. |
| The two British military bases in the former colony, which gained independence in 1960, are home to more than 3,000 personnel. | The two British military bases in the former colony, which gained independence in 1960, are home to more than 3,000 personnel. |
| The dead soldier is reported to have been stationed at the base in Dhekelia, about 12 miles (20km) west of Ayia Napa. | The dead soldier is reported to have been stationed at the base in Dhekelia, about 12 miles (20km) west of Ayia Napa. |
| Police spokesman George Economou said the soldier was pronounced dead on arrival at Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni. A knife has been recovered and is undergoing forensic tests. | Police spokesman George Economou said the soldier was pronounced dead on arrival at Famagusta General Hospital in Paralimni. A knife has been recovered and is undergoing forensic tests. |
| The three arrested Britons are expected to appear in court on Monday. | The three arrested Britons are expected to appear in court on Monday. |
| The Foreign Office said it was aware of the arrest of three British nationals in Ayia Napa and was providing consular assistance. | The Foreign Office said it was aware of the arrest of three British nationals in Ayia Napa and was providing consular assistance. |
| A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that the MoD must confirm that a soldier... has died in an incident in Cyprus. | A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that the MoD must confirm that a soldier... has died in an incident in Cyprus. |
| "An investigation is being conducted by Cyprus police and it would be inappropriate to comment any further. The family has been informed and our thoughts are with them." | "An investigation is being conducted by Cyprus police and it would be inappropriate to comment any further. The family has been informed and our thoughts are with them." |