The company denies that a clown was the cause of an almighty brawl (on Friday night last) on their Britannia vessel.

Seemingly and/or allegedly, a passenger - dressed as a clown - arrived at a black-tie function on Deck 16. The media reports.

And all hell broke loose - as, apparently, fancy dress wasn't allowed. Several passengers and crew were injured - on the Bergen/Southampton journey.

Police are investigating.

And clowns are being sought all over Southampton, although it's thought that the individual may have been disguised.

Weird. Goes to show how a false story can emerge out of nothing.