Briton dies in Cannes street brawl

Three French men are being held over death of Lee Elton Fischer, who thought to have hit his head on the ground A British trade delegate has died after a brawl broke out in the French Riviera resort of Cannes. The 37-year-old, named by local police as Lee Elton Fischer from London, is understood to have hit his head on the pavement. Three French men between the ages of 25 and 30 were being questioned on Tuesday by detectives on suspicion of manslaughter. A local police spokesman said Fischer had been out with two friends and appeared to have been hit several times in the face in the attack on Sunday night. He is thought to have fallen awkwardly, causing a fatal injury. “It appears he was involved in an argument with three other men who work in the local area,” the spokesman said. “He died instantly and so he was not taken to hospital. “We are as yet unsure what sparked the dispute.” A postmortem examination is due to be conducted to establish the precise cause of death. A prosecutor from nearby Grasse has opened an investigation. The three men are being held in custody. Fischer is understood to have gone to Cannes to take part in an exhibition being organised by the Tax Free World Association. A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We can confirm the death of a British national in Cannes on September 18. “Next of kin are aware and we are providing consular assistance.” France Europe guardian.co.uk

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