A man has been arrested in connection to the death of footballer Marco Warren.

Mr Warren was killed on North Shore Road, just west of Trinity Church Road, Hamilton Parish, at about 3.15am on May 14 in an apparent hit-and-run incident.

Police confirmed that a 48-year-old-man has been arrested in relation to the incident after turning himself in.

Detective Inspector Jason Smith, who is leading the investigation, said: “I wish to thank those members of the public who have supported the investigative team by providing information, which assisted us in making this arrest.

“However, the investigation into the death of Mr Warren remains ongoing and members of the public with any information on this matter are again asked to make contact with us.”

Tamara Stevens, Mr Warren’s cousin, told The Royal Gazette that the development was “a huge relief”.

Speaking shortly after police confirmed the arrest, Ms Stevens said: “This isn’t going to bring Marco back, but nonetheless, I am very thankful that an arrest has been made.

“I wouldn’t say I’m surprised, because I had a gut feeling that this would happen, but this is just the beginning. I hope the Bermuda Police Service does what is necessary to bring justice — whatever that may look like — and that the charges actually stick.”

Ms Stevens added that she had shared news of the arrest with Mr Warren’s mother, Wendie

She said: “I spoke to her a few moments ago and, like me, she is very relieved. This is a bittersweet moment for us.”

Mr Warren, 29, played for PHC Zebras and the Bermuda national team.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Mr Smith on 717-0864 or via e-mail at jsmith2@bps.bm.

• UPDATE: this article has been amended after the Bermuda Police Service clarified that the man has not been charged

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