British aristocrat's son dies in Kenya
Kwale county police boss Richard Muguai during a news conference at his office in Kwale where he said Briton Alexander Monson was pronounced dead on arrival at the Palm Beach Hospital in Diani. LABAN WALLOGA
The son of a British aristocrat, Alexander Monson, who was arrested in Kenyan coastal town of Diani for allegedly smoking bhang has died.
Kwale police boss Richard Mugwai confirmed the death of Mr Monson saying he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital for treatment.
Mr Mugwai said he could have died of other complications.
However, a close friend of Mr Monson, son of the 12th Baron (Nicholas) Monson, sensationally claimed ‘police brutality’ was a contributing factor in his death.
The friend was quoted by the Daily Mail as saying: "He was a great guy and I would love to see those bastards go to jail for what they have done.
"His death was a result of a combination of things. I wouldn’t say it was murder, but it was definitely a case of neglect. He was being held in custody and was not given the medical assistance he needed. It wasn’t a pre-existing medical condition, it was something else that started it. Perhaps a certain amount of police brutality."
Mr Monson lived in London but was on holiday in Diani.
