A ROYAL Navy serviceman has been arrested over a shooting on board a nuclear-powered submarine in Southampton which left one of his colleagues dead and a second with life-threatening injuries.
Local civic dignitaries, including the mayor and council leader were visiting HMS Astute, which is currently docked in Southampton, at the time of the incident.
The Ministry of Defence said the shooting was not terrorist-related and there was no threat to the wider public.
An MoD spokesman said: "Two Royal Navy personnel have been involved in a firearms incident at Southampton docks where HMS Astute is alongside.
"Sadly, one has now died as a result of his injuries.
"A third Royal Navy serviceman has been arrested by Hampshire Constabulary and is now in custody.
"We are co-operating fully with the police investigation and a Royal Navy service investigation will begin in due course, but this incident was not terrorist-related."
Defence Secretary Dr Liam Fox said: "I am greatly saddened to hear of this incident and of the death of a Royal Navy service person.
"It is right and proper that a full police investigation is carried out and allowed to take its course.
"My thoughts and sympathies are with those who have been affected and their families."
Southampton City Council's leader Royston Smith, mayor Carol Cunio, and chief executive Alistair Neill were on board HMS Astute at the time.
A spokesman for the local authority said: "We can confirm they are safe and unharmed. They have clearly been through a traumatic experience."
The seriously injured Navy crew member was taken to Southampton General Hospital, according to South Central Ambulance Service.
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