'Mass brawl' breaks out on cruise ship Britannia
Plates and furniture were reportedly used as weapons after a mass brawl broke on a British cruise ship.
The alleged fight took place as P&O's Britannia returned to Southampton from a week-long trip to Norway's fjords.
Good Morning Britain journalist Richard Gaisford, who was on board, said he had been told the incident was sparked by a passenger taking offence at another holidaymaker dressed as a clown.
P&O Cruises confirmed the incident and Hampshire Police is investigating.
'Violent confrontation'
He added the people suspected of being behind the violence were confined to a cabin for the last day of the cruise.
Gaisford said the violence occurred after a black-tie evening and an afternoon of "patriotic" partying on deck, when large amounts of alcohol were consumed.
He said one witness "explained to staff that things kicked off when another passenger appeared dressed as a clown. This upset one of their party because they'd specifically booked a cruise with no fancy dress. It led to a violent confrontation."