A man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter in relation to the death of Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala who died in a plane crash.
The striker, who had signed with Cardiff City, was killed in the crash along with pilot David Ibbotson.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said a 64-year-old man from North Yorkshire had been arrested and released while investigations continue.
The force added the families of the two men who died had been informed.
Mr Sala, 28, had been travelling from Nantes to Cardiff on 21 January when the plane he was in lost contact with air traffic control north of Guernsey.
His body was recovered in February but Mr Ibbotson's has never been found.
Mr Sala's body was brought to Portland and Dorset Police has been carrying out inquiries on behalf of the coroner.
Det Insp Simon Huxter, of the force's Major Crime Investigation Team, said: "As part of this investigation we have to consider whether there is any evidence of any suspected criminality and as a result of our inquiries we have today, Wednesday 19 June 2019, arrested a 64-year-old man from the North Yorkshire area on suspicion of manslaughter by an unlawful act.
"He is assisting with our inquiries and has been released from custody under investigation."
Det Insp Huxter urged people not to speculate about the identity of the man as it could hinder the investigation.
styleoversilverware
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Emiliano Sala, are thoughts and prayers are to you and your family. let justice be done, though no punishment can be equal to murder, if you truly were murdered, may your killer be found out, its the very least which can be done.
Dapacdklpu
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I’d just like to think that the families of these two men can hopefully find some closure ... although be hard for the pilots family ... if this man is in any way responsible for this tragedy then should be dealt with by the full extent of the law .... WHOEVER HE IS ...
chidesco1
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If Sala's death was a set up, then the culprits need to be charged and justice take it's course.
AN-WAR
70
If Sala was really Killed, it would rise a question. Why? Who? 1.Mafia 2. His relatives 3. His girlfriend. 4. Match fixing related 5. Any personal problem. 6. Or... Or Very confuse to know. Very 😔
chandinichaithram
64
Emi.. YOU are still living in the football world. Your father had gone with the loving memory of YOU. RIP for both of them.Condolences to your family.😔😖
lasakltu
52
I dont mean to sound disrespectful or anything, but how does someone commit manslaughter against someone who died in a plane crash? How does that work?
vupblrsuz
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only the heavens can reveal the truth, remember God can be slow in action but must surely bring justice to the table at the end of the day.R.I.P E.salah while we wait for God if justice to intervene.
AN-WAR
40
This is so sad but more dangerous sad. Police can find out the truth. Sala is death at least 3 months and his father is death recently. Fans. I do not believe that Sala is died by plane crash. We want justice. FIFA should take step against this death.
Asap12
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RIP prayer