Bail blow for bride murder accused

THE British newlywed accused of paying to have his bride killed on their South African honeymoon is to be held in jail after an appeal was lodged against the granting of £250,000 (€300,000) bail.

Shrien Dewani, who was arrested on Tuesday night on a South African extradition warrant, was initially granted bail when he appeared at City of Westminster Magistrates’ Court yesterday.

But the South African authorities lodged an immediate appeal, which means the businessman from Bristol will be held in custody pending a High Court hearing.