Chelsea footballer's son dies on UAE hike in extreme heat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 18:55 · Archive

Cassius Newton, 34, died during a recreational hike in the UAE in 40-degree heat.

Cassius Newton, 34, son of Eddie Newton, was found dead in Wadi Naqab, a mountainous region in the UAE, on 18 July. His friend Aran Martinson, 33, was also discovered dead at the scene. The hike took place in temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius.

Eddie Newton, who was assistant manager at Chelsea under Roberto Di Matteo and Rafael Benítez and scored for the club in the 1997 FA Cup final, flew to the UAE to identify his son's body. A coroner stated that Cassius had ignored his wife's plea not to undertake the recreational hike in the region.

How it is being reported

• Former Chelsea star's son died while hiking in the 'Grand Canyon of the UAE' in 40C heatThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 18:32
• Son of former Chelsea footballer and assistant manager ignored wife's plea not to go on 40C 'recreational hike' that led to his death in tragedy that also claimed life of his friend, coroner saysDaily Mail Sport · 2 Oct, 14:06

In this story: Cassius Newton · Eddie Newton · Aran Martinson · Chelsea · Wadi Naqab · UAE

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