A groom died two days after his dream Greek island wedding when he was in a jetski accident with his best friend - who was later arrested.
Jeremy Hope, 39, was riding on a jetski with pal Pete Hudson in the sea off Kamari Beach, Santorini, yesterday when the pair collided.
It is understood Jeremy carried on sunbathing with bride Sarah, 30, after the accident but he then fell ill.
A doctor diagnosed internal bleeding and Mr Hope was rushed by helicopter to hospital in Crete.
But the newlywed - who only married Sarah on Monday - tragically died in the air ambulance from head and chest injuries.
In a bizarre twist, Mr Hudson was arrested at Athens airport as he waited to change planes on the way to visit his friend.
Mr Hudson, 29, is due to appear in court on Friday and may be charged with negligent homicide in connection with the tragedy.
If convicted he would face years in jail.
A spokesman for the local Greek coastguard claimed the two men were seen ‘showing off’ before they crashed.
A close relative of Jeremy’s told the Mirror: “We’ve only just found out about it ourselves - Jeremy’s dad told me on the phone this morning.
“His dad only flew back from the wedding on Wednesday. He’s devastated. Everything’s up in the air at the moment, we don’t know exactly what has happened.
“We don’t even know if the friend who was with him has caused it or it was a semi-accident. We just don’t know.
“It is a real tragedy. Jeremy and Sarah were close, they ran a business together.”
Estate agents Jeremy and Sarah flew to the picture-postcard isle of Santorini last weekend with close friends and family.
They are believed to have stayed at the four-star Antinea Hotel before marrying on Monday.
Sarah, who lived with Jeremy in Kingston-upon-Thames, London, was today too upset to comment.
Her sister has flown out to support her.
Mr Hudson is due to appear in court on the island of Naxos on Friday alongside the owner of the jet ski rental business.
A national coastguard spokeswoman said: “A 39-year-old tourist had a fatal injury while he was driving a jet ski.
“He died while he was being airlifted to hospital. The port police went to the scene and they arrested the jet ski rental owner.
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