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British woman Catherine Mullany shot dead on honeymoon in Antigua
Catherine and Benjamin Mullany at their wedding, which took place just weeks ago
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Nico Hines
div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited {color:#06c;}A British woman has been shot dead and her husband critically injured on honeymoon in the Caribbean.
Early reports suggest that the newlyweds, both 31, were asleep in their luxury cottage in the Cocos Hotel resort on Antigua when they were attacked during the night.
Catherine Mullany, a doctor, died from her injuries after the shooting on the last night of the couple's honeymoon. Reports in the Antigua Sun newspaper suggest that Mrs Mullany was shot in the head while her husband received a single gunshot wound to his neck.
Mr Mullany, a physiotherapist, was rushed to the Holberton Hospital, where he remains critically injured.
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The couple arrived in Antigua on July 14 for a two-week stay and were due to end their trip today.
The local police said they were working on the theory that the attack was a robbery “gone bad” with the assailants entering the cottage where the couple were staying at around 5am. The individual cottages in the resort are on a hill overlooking two white sand beaches.
The married couple, known as Cath and Ben to their friends, held a white wedding on July 12 in the village of Pontardawe near Swansea.
A friend who was at the celebration, said: “We are all just devastated. When we waved them off they were the happiest couple in the world.
“They were a very devoted couple and had everything to look forward to in life. We can’t believe that Cath is gone. We are just praying that Ben will pull through.”
Catherine, a Welsh speaker, worked in a local hospital after training to be a doctor at the University of London. Her husband trained in physiotherapy at the University of the West of England.
A former colleague said: “They were both very dedicated and loved their jobs. It is such a tragic loss.”
Dozens of pictures of the Mullanys’ wedding day are posted on one social networking site.
One comment read: “Congratulations! Wishing you and your husband the happiest of lives together xxx.”
Mrs Mullany listed her interests as sewing, cooking, reading and gardening. She added: “Worryingly similar to retired people now that I think about it.”
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said today: “We can confirm a British couple were shot in Antigua yesterday. We can confirm that one of the British nationals died and the other is in a critical condition.
“Families of both have been informed and we are providing consular assistance. The Antiguan police have launched an investigation. They were husband and wife.”
Harold Lovell, the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation in Antigua, said the incident happened at around 4.40am local time on Sunday morning.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of the victims of this incident at this very difficult time,” he said.
"I have full confidence in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, who are conducting an extensive investigation.
"This isolated incident has deeply shocked our community and we wish to reassure visitors that Antigua and Barbuda is a safe destination."
Local media has reported an increase in shootings on the idyllic island, famed for its 365 beaches, with at least two other people attacked by masked gunmen over the weekend.
"Antigua and Barbuda is a safe destination."
What about the airline stewardess recently raped and left for dead in the Caribbean .
The crime scene contaminated and was told there was no chance of catching the perpetrators she was flown home amid complete silence . Protecting the tourism no doubt.
Nick Dixon, Sutton Coldfield, England
This is soo tragic.
I've been to the caribean, now I live in Asia.
Generally much safer and nicer.
Fred Bloggs, Malaysia, Malaysia
Very Sad, but Ed i find your comment just stupid - i find England far more dangerous than most of this 'evil states' like Iran, Pakistan, .... have never been robbed in those countries but twice in England (btw. once in Manchester). Cash and Creditcards are not to be left anyway in a hotelroom-safe
Chris, Austria, Bogota, Colombia
Catherine and Benjamin Mullany at their wedding, which took place just weeks ago
Image :1 of 2 Nico Hines
div#related-article-links p a, div#related-article-links p a:visited {color:#06c;}A British woman has been shot dead and her husband critically injured on honeymoon in the Caribbean.
Early reports suggest that the newlyweds, both 31, were asleep in their luxury cottage in the Cocos Hotel resort on Antigua when they were attacked during the night.
Catherine Mullany, a doctor, died from her injuries after the shooting on the last night of the couple's honeymoon. Reports in the Antigua Sun newspaper suggest that Mrs Mullany was shot in the head while her husband received a single gunshot wound to his neck.
Mr Mullany, a physiotherapist, was rushed to the Holberton Hospital, where he remains critically injured.
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The couple arrived in Antigua on July 14 for a two-week stay and were due to end their trip today.
The local police said they were working on the theory that the attack was a robbery “gone bad” with the assailants entering the cottage where the couple were staying at around 5am. The individual cottages in the resort are on a hill overlooking two white sand beaches.
The married couple, known as Cath and Ben to their friends, held a white wedding on July 12 in the village of Pontardawe near Swansea.
A friend who was at the celebration, said: “We are all just devastated. When we waved them off they were the happiest couple in the world.
“They were a very devoted couple and had everything to look forward to in life. We can’t believe that Cath is gone. We are just praying that Ben will pull through.”
Catherine, a Welsh speaker, worked in a local hospital after training to be a doctor at the University of London. Her husband trained in physiotherapy at the University of the West of England.
A former colleague said: “They were both very dedicated and loved their jobs. It is such a tragic loss.”
Dozens of pictures of the Mullanys’ wedding day are posted on one social networking site.
One comment read: “Congratulations! Wishing you and your husband the happiest of lives together xxx.”
Mrs Mullany listed her interests as sewing, cooking, reading and gardening. She added: “Worryingly similar to retired people now that I think about it.”
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said today: “We can confirm a British couple were shot in Antigua yesterday. We can confirm that one of the British nationals died and the other is in a critical condition.
“Families of both have been informed and we are providing consular assistance. The Antiguan police have launched an investigation. They were husband and wife.”
Harold Lovell, the Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation in Antigua, said the incident happened at around 4.40am local time on Sunday morning.
"Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of the victims of this incident at this very difficult time,” he said.
"I have full confidence in the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, who are conducting an extensive investigation.
"This isolated incident has deeply shocked our community and we wish to reassure visitors that Antigua and Barbuda is a safe destination."
Local media has reported an increase in shootings on the idyllic island, famed for its 365 beaches, with at least two other people attacked by masked gunmen over the weekend.
"Antigua and Barbuda is a safe destination."
What about the airline stewardess recently raped and left for dead in the Caribbean .
The crime scene contaminated and was told there was no chance of catching the perpetrators she was flown home amid complete silence . Protecting the tourism no doubt.
Nick Dixon, Sutton Coldfield, England
This is soo tragic.
I've been to the caribean, now I live in Asia.
Generally much safer and nicer.
Fred Bloggs, Malaysia, Malaysia
Very Sad, but Ed i find your comment just stupid - i find England far more dangerous than most of this 'evil states' like Iran, Pakistan, .... have never been robbed in those countries but twice in England (btw. once in Manchester). Cash and Creditcards are not to be left anyway in a hotelroom-safe
Chris, Austria, Bogota, Colombia
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