Tragic news from Rennes, France: An 11-year-old boy was discovered lifeless by the Vilaine River, with a towel tied around his neck, leading to the arrest of two teenagers.
It all started Sunday afternoon when a fisherman heard cries by the river and swiftly contacted emergency services. Despite a rapid response, the young boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have since launched a murder investigation, and two teens—a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl—are now in custody facing “murder of a minor” charges.
According to Rennes prosecutor Frederic Teillet, these two youths were seen with the victim near the river on that fateful afternoon. Local reports reveal that the boy’s mother was frantically searching for him after he mentioned he was going fishing with a friend. The area where this heartbreaking incident occurred is described as a wooded riverside below several apartment buildings.
As of now, details about how these kids knew each other remain unclear, but the organised crime division continues to investigate this devastating case. Our thoughts are with the family as this dark story unfolds. 💔