6ft 5in British holidaymaker dies after being restrained by six security guards at luxury Cancun resort during a row with US tourists
- Dean Wright, 33, is said to have collapsed during a brawl at Riu Hotel in Cancun
- Witness described an argument between Mr Wright and Americans at the bar
- Security guards are said to have been restraining Mr Wright when he went down
- His heartbroken partner Becky Platts shared a photo on Tuesday with Mr Wright
A 6ft5in British tourist has died after being restrained by six bodyguards at a five-star hotel in Mexico during a row with US tourists.
Dean Wright, 33, from Newcastle, is said to have collapsed while being restrained by bodyguards at the 24-hour sports bar of the five-star Riu Hotel in Cancun.
Witnesses said Mr Wright had argued with a group of North Americans in the early hours last Friday, The Sun reported. It was not clear what they were arguing about.
His partner, Becky Platts, shared a photo with Mr Wright on Tuesday which prompted an outpouring of sympathy from the couple’s grief-stricken friends.
Dean Wright’s partner, Becky Platts, shared a photo with Mr Wright on Tuesday which prompted an outpouring of sympathy from her grief-stricken friends.
Mr Wright, from Newcastle, is said to have rowed with a group of American tourists before security guards got involved
Lorna Smith wrote: ‘You are doing so well Becky, through all of this you haven’t folded, I think I you are totally amazing. Keep strong and safe.’
Ms Platts, a senior account manager at Northern Gas in Newcastle, replied with a love heart emoji.
A fellow guest, told The Sun: ‘I’d met Dean and Becky a few days earlier, and spent time with them so it was a huge shock to hear what happened.
A fellow holidaymaker said: ‘It turned into a fight and something happened to Dean after around six security guards stepped in. He’s a big man and must have been a handful, but it’s not clear how he died and I’m sure his family will want to know’
Ms Platts, a senior account manager at Northern Gas in Newcastle, has received an outpouring of support from friends online
‘Dean got into an argument with a group of Americans at the Riu, which is all-inclusive and has a 24-hour sports bar. I’m not sure what the row was about.
‘But it turned into a fight and something happened to Dean after around six security guards stepped in. He’s a big man and must have been a handful, but it’s not clear how he died and I’m sure his family will want to know.
‘I can only hope a full police investigation is under way and will get to the bottom of it. I’ve sent my condolences to Becky but she must be very distressed.’
A fellow guest said: ‘Dean got into an argument with a group of Americans at the Riu, which is all-inclusive and has a 24-hour sports bar. I’m not sure what the row was about’
Mr Wright is said to have collapsed last Friday while being restrained by bouncers
Mr Wright attending a music festival three years ago
Emily Smith wrote on Ms Platt’s Facebook yesterday: ‘We’re all thinking of you Becky, love you lots.’
Meanwhile Rach Scollins said: ‘Thinking of you Becky Xx.’
A Foreign Office spokesman said: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Cancun and are in contact with Mexican authorities.’