Red Funnel's Red Jet services were disrupted this morning (Friday) after a crew member was arrested following an alleged assault.
The staff member was arrested shortly after Red Jet 4 arrived at its Town Quay berth around 9am, when the vessel came to port in Southampton.
A spokesperson for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:
"Officers investigating an assault have made an arrest this morning.
"A man in his 30s was arrested in Town Quay, Southampton at 9am on suspicion of common assault and intentional strangulation.
"He remains in police custody at this time."
The 9.35am sailing from Cowes to Southampton was cancelled as a result of the incident, as Tweeted by Red Funnel.
West Cowes to Southampton Red Jet at 9:35 cancelled due to critical crew availability. We apologise for the inconvenience caused to your journey.
— RF Service News (@RF_Travel_News) February 17, 2023