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Man shot dead by hunters in French Alps was originally from Caerphilly

News | | Published: 09:43, Monday October 15th, 2018.
Last updated: 09:49, Thursday October 18th, 2018

Marc Sutton, who was shot by hunters in the French Alps
Marc Sutton, who was shot by hunters in the French Alps

A mountain biker and restaurant owner who was shot by a hunter in the French Alps was originally from Caerphilly, it has been reported.

Marc Sutton, 34, was cycling down a mountain in the Montriond area at around 6pm on Saturday, October 13 when he passed a group of hunters.

The prosecutor for the Thonon-Les-Bains region, Philippe Toccanier, told the Associated Press the death was believed to be an accident.

A 22-year-old man was taken to hospital for shock and is being investigated on suspicion of aggravated manslaughter.

A spokesman for Foreign Office said: “We are in contact with the local authorities about the death of a British man in France, and we are providing assistance to his family.”

A keen snowboarder and mountain biker, Mr Sutton ran a catering business in the area and opened his own restaurant, Wild Beets Kitchen, earlier this year.

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