Boyfriend held after Yorkshire woman 'beaten to death' on holiday isle

A WOMAN from Castleford has died on the holiday isle of Crete after allegedly being beaten by her boyfriend, local police have reported.
By The Newsroom
Published 18th May 2010, 19:42 BST
Updated 18th May 2010, 20:13 BST

Police said 22-year-old Luke Walker, was arrested yesterday and faces charges of causing fatal bodily injury.

His 21-year-old girlfriend, Chelsea Hyndman, died yesterday afternoon, a day after being admitted to a hospital in Herakleion suffering from severe abdomen pain.

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Police said her doctors and a coroner informed authorities she had suffered ruptured internal organs not due to illness, but "evidently caused by the use of physical violence."

She underwent surgery but died in the hospital's intensive care unit.

Local police said the couple had rowed over the attention she had been receiving from other men. They were today holding the boyfriend in custody.

The incident took place at the Malia coastal holiday resort of Crete, popular among heavy drinking young British holidaymakers. It is understood Chelsea was working there.

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Walker is likely to be jailed pending trial, local sources said, following a decision that will be taken jointly by a magistrate and a prosecutor. Under Greek law he faces up to ten years in jail.

Today, friends of Chelsea set up a Chelsea Hyndman Appreciation Page on the social networking website Facebook, which has attracted more than 200 members.

Natalie Sloper, who created the page, wrote: "Chelsea Hyndman was one of the most awesome, kindest, fantastic girls you could ever meet.

"Recently she has passed away leaving as all shocked and grieving at this sudden loss.

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"I am starting this page so that all who knew her can share stories, good times, witty anecdotes, foul mouthed comments from this wonderful girl.

"Chelsea you will be missed so much. Thank you for touching my life the way you did, you made moments I'll never forget!"

Lindsay Ryan, from Leeds, wrote: "Can not believe what has happened, one of the best friends...has gone. No words can say what I'm feeling now. Thinking of you Chels, love you xxx."

Mark Davis, from Manchester, wrote: "Can't actually believe it.... RIP Chelsea, u'll never b forgotten xx."

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