Man arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to death of Emiliano Sala
The footballer died when a small plane taking him from France to the UK crashed in the English Channel. A 64-year-old man has been arrested over the death of Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala earlier this year. Police said the man was from North Yorkshire and was detained on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act. […]
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Emiliano Sala’s pilot David Ibbotson was ‘not qualified to fly at night’
The missing pilot did not hold a “night rating” on his pilot’s licence. David Ibbotson, the pilot of the plane carrying footballer Emiliano Sala which crashed over the English Channel on January 21, was not qualified to fly at night, according to a BBC report. Ibbotson, who remains missing since the crash, was believed to […]
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Two Southampton fans arrested after making aeroplane gestures to Cardiff City supporters
This was the first game since Emiliano Sala’s death was confirmed. Two Southampton supporters have been arrested following their 2-1 defeat to Cardiff City on Saturday for making aeroplane gestures, mocking the recent death of Emiliano Sala, the Argentine striker the club bought for £15 million from Nantes before he tragically died in a plane […]
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Body recovered from wreckage of plane carrying Emiliano Sala
The retrieval of the body was made late on Wednesday. Earlier this week, it was reported that a body was discovered in the wreckage of crashed plane carrying Emiliano Sala and David Ibbotson. It is now reported that body was successfully recovered from the wreckage. Poor weather has meant that the aircraft itself remains underwater off […]
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“One occupant visible” on plane found in the search for Emiliano Sala
One body has been found on the plane. One occupant of the plane carrying Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been seen in the underwater wreckage. The plane carrying the two men was found on Sunday, after over £324,000 was raised online to fund a new private search. It has now been […]
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The plane that was carrying Cardiff footballer Emiliano Sala has been found
Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson have been officially missing since 22 January. Wreckage of the plane that was carrying Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala and pilot David Ibbotson has been found on the seabed of the English Channel, according to reports. Sky News correspondent Tom Parmenter announced via Twitter at 9pm on Sunday night […]
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