French authorities have initiated a homicide investigation following the discovery of a deceased 12-year-old boy near a city center in Rennes. The child’s body was located on the banks of the Vilaine river, with a towel tightly wrapped around his neck. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, but foul play is being considered as a possible cause.
The tragic incident was reported after a fisherman heard the boy’s cries near the river and alerted emergency services. Despite efforts by firefighters, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim, who remains unidentified, was found with a wet towel secured around his neck.
Law enforcement officers were present at the scene conducting examinations near a residential area close to the river. The local community expressed shock and disbelief over the incident, describing the neighborhood as typically peaceful.
The Organized and Specialized Crime Division of Rennes has now launched a murder investigation into the boy’s untimely death. The case continues to unfold as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
