Sean Emmett, Former Superbike Racer, Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering His Wife
Former Superbike Racer Emmett Arrested On Suspicion Of Murdering Wife
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Former English Superbike racer Sean Emmett has been arrested on suspicion of murder after returning to the UK.
Emmett, 43, had his passport given back to him by officials in the United Arab Emirates months after a probe into wife Abbie's death was concluded. He flew to the UK from Dubai earlier today and was held by police upon his arrival at Heathrow Airport.
Mrs Emmett, 27, died on the couple's honeymoon in February after falling several floors from a high-rise hotel in Dubai.
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Emmett, during his Superbike racing career, in 1999
A Surrey Police spokesman said: "A 43-year-old man has today been arrested by Surrey Police officers at Heathrow Airport in connection with the death of Surrey resident Abigail Emmett, née Elson, in Dubai in February 2013.
"The man remains in custody while inquiries continue and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."
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Abbie Emmett died in February after falling several floors
Emmett had been stranded in the Gulf state since his passport was handed to officials during the investigation. Before his arrest, he had posted a picture of his newly returned passport on Twitter, describing it as the "best early Xmas pressie ever".
He wrote on the social networking site today: "Thanks to everyone for all your messages, my phone's melting!! Flight booked and I'll be landing in Blighty 7.10 tmrw. #bringonthecold."
Last month Mr Emmett sent a message of thanks to supporters on Twitter, writing: "Just want to thank each and every one of you that has helped me with support, financial or otherwise. I don't even have contacts for some!"
Sean Emmett in pictures
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(01 of11)
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SILVERSTONE - MARCH 30: Sean Emmett of great Britain and team Renegade Ducati in action during the British Superbike Championship at the Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Northampton on March 30, 2003. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(02 of11)
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Sean Emmett celebrating after winning the British Superbike Championship racing at Corby, Rockingham.. Photo Hayden West.. (credit:PA)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(03 of11)
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25 Apr 1999: A portrait of Sean Emmett of Great Britain before he races the Red Bull Ducati at the British Super Championships at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Michael Cooper /Allsport (credit:Getty Images)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(04 of11)
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25 Apr 1999: Sean Emmett of Great Britain races the Red Bull Ducati during the British Super Championships at Oulton Park in Cheshire, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Michael Cooper /Allsport (credit:Getty Images)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(05 of11)
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29 Mar 1998: Sean Emmett of Great Britain and Reve Racing Ducati in action during the MCN British Superbike Championships at Brands Hatch in Kent, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Mike Hewitt /Allsport (credit:Getty Images)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(06 of11)
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27 Apr 1997: Sean Emmett riding his GSE Racing Ducati 916 during the British Superbikes Championship at Oulton Park in Tarpoley, England. \ Mandatory Credit: Anton Want /Allsport (credit:Getty Images)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(07 of11)
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Sean Emmett GBR (Monster Mob Ducati) (credit:PA)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(08 of11)
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Leon Haslam leads Sean Emmett on his way to winning the second race (credit:PA)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(09 of11)
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Sean Emmett racing at Snetterton in 2006 (credit:PA)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(10 of11)
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Sean Emmett leads Perf Riba Cabana in a race at Brands Hatch (credit:PA)
Sean Emmett Superbike Career(11 of11)
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Sean Emmett (ETI Racing) is followed closely by Leon Haslam at Rockingham (credit:PA)