Shrien Dewani 'may kill himself' if he is extradited to South Africa over wife killing, lawyers claim at appeal hearing

The British man accused of murdering his wife on honeymoon 'could kill himself' if he is extradited to South Africa to face allegations of masterminding the killing, the High Court was told today.

Shrien Dewani's mental health has deteriorated to the point where he was 'too ill to be extradited' and was a suicide risk, his barrister said.

He could also face violence from other prisoners if held in south Africa, she warned.

Care home owner Dewani, from Bristol, is accused of arranging the contract killing of wife Anni in Cape Town in November 2010. He denies any wrongdoing.

Home Secretary Theresa May signed an order for his extradition after District Judge Howard Riddle ruled at Belmarsh Magistrates’ Court in south east London in August that the 31-year-old should be sent back to South Africa to stand trial.       Full Read