British businessman arrested after woman shot dead ‘while taking selfies with gun’ (Photos)

A Brit being held in Kenya over the death of a woman at his house said she shot herself while taking a ‘selfie’ .

Richard Alden, a 53-year-old businessman, took Grace Wangeci, 42, to a hospital on Saturday with a gunshot wound.

Miss Wangeci was pronounced dead on arrival.

Mr Alden is being held by the authorities in Nairobi but his lawyer revealed his side of the story yesterday.

Lawyer Evans Monari said the victim was helping Mr Alden move house. He said: “From what I hear, she was taking pictures, ‘selfies’, with a gun and it went off.

“Richard says he is not responsible. The girl shot herself by accident.”

He said dad-of-three Mr Alden was detained on Saturday and the court ordered yesterday that be held for a further five days.

“The police are investigating a murder case,” Mr Monari added.

Mr Alden’s wife was abroad at the time of the incident but has since returned to Kenya. He will appear in court again on Friday.

-Daily Mirror