A NEWLYWED died following a jet-ski accident involving his close friend just days into his honeymoon.
Jeremy Hope, 39, married his long-time partner Sarah Greaves in a ceremony on the Greek island of Santorini last Monday.
While celebrating his honeymoon two days later, he and his friend Peter Hudson collided while out jet-skiing together.
Mr Hope initially returned to the beach following the crash to sunbathe alongside his new wife, but a doctor was called when he began to complain of pains.
He was diagnosed with internal bleeding and was rushed to a Crete hospital by air ambulance, but he died en route.
Mr Hudson was later arrested while trying to board a flight to be at his friend's bedside. The owner of the jet-ski hire company was also arrested.
Mr Hope's parents, who live in Reigate, had flown home the morning before his death.
Mr Hope and his new wife, who lived in Allum Grove, Tadworth, set up Kingston-based estate agent Saxon Kings in 2012.
Friends and colleagues have spoken of their shock and sadness at the accident.
One man who worked in the premises next door told the Mirror: "Jeremy was a lovely, lovely guy. He built a business from scratch with Sarah.
"They were really hard-working people, really good neighbours.
"I saw them on a daily basis. He was a good guy, I never had a wrong word with him, he was really fantastic.
"Sarah is a lovely lady and they lived for each other, they loved each other and did everything together. It is just a real tragedy, everyone round here is so upset."
Mr Hope's colleagues at Saxon Kings released a statement which said: "It is with huge regret that Saxon Kings has to announce their founding partner, Jeremy Hope, has died suddenly.
"The entire team at Saxon Kings have greatly appreciated the many messages of support at this difficult time.
Following the collision, Mr Hudson was arrested by Greek authorities as he tried to board a flight from Athens to Crete.
He appeared before a Greek court and was reportedly freed and allowed to return to the UK on the condition he returns if called following an investigation by authorities.
Greek prosecutors told national newspapers in the UK they believe the death was an accident due to negligence.
A Foreign Office spokesman told the Mirror: "We are providing consular assistance to his family at this sad time."
He added: "We are aware of the arrest of a British national on September 18 in Greece. We are unable to elaborate further due to consular confidentiality."
