Investigation Launched After 11-Year-Old Found Dead in Rennes, France
Boy, 11, found dead 'with wet towel tied around his neck' as two teens arrested
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An 11-year-old boy was found dead near the Vilaine River in Rennes, France, with a wet towel around his neck. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 15, have been arrested in connection with the case as authorities launch a murder investigation.
- 01The boy was discovered by the Vilaine River after a fisherman heard screams.
- 02Emergency services arrived promptly but were unable to save him, declaring him dead at the scene.
- 03Two teenagers, aged 16 and 15, have been arrested on charges of 'murder of a minor.'
- 04The victim's mother was searching for him while the incident unfolded, believing he was fishing with a friend.
- 05The investigation is now being handled by the organised and specialised crime division.
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In a tragic incident in Rennes, northwestern France, an 11-year-old boy was found dead beside the Vilaine River with a wet towel tied around his neck. The boy, whose name has not been disclosed, was discovered after a fisherman heard screams near the river around 4:40 PM on May 24. Emergency services arrived shortly after but were unable to revive him, declaring him dead at the scene. Following this heartbreaking discovery, French authorities initiated a murder inquiry. Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, were arrested in connection with the case. The Rennes prosecutor, Frederic Teillet, confirmed that these individuals were seen with the victim prior to the incident and are now in custody facing charges of murder of a minor. The boy's mother was reportedly searching for him during the incident, believing he was out fishing with a friend. The investigation is currently under the jurisdiction of the organised and specialised crime division, as officials seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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The local community is in shock over the tragic death of the young boy, raising concerns about child safety and the circumstances leading to this incident.
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