British Mountain Biker Shot Dead By Hunter In French Alps
(WorldNews France)

A British mountain biker has been killed by a stray bullet while riding in woodland in the French Alps, according to the AFP news agency. The man, 34, was cycling on a “well-used” track near Montriond, close to the Swiss border. He is reported to be a restaurant owner who had lived in the area for a number of years. The 22-year-old hunter who shot him has been taken to hospital “in shock”. French prosecutors have launched an enquiry for “aggravated manslaughter”. The Foreign Office confirmed the man’s death in a statement. This is a breaking news story and will be updated. Check back for the fullest version. Follow HuffPost UK on Twitter here, and on...