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French Teenagers Arrested for Murder of 11-Year-Old Boy

other · 2026-05-25

In Rennes, France, two teenagers have been taken into custody regarding the murder of an 11-year-old boy, whose body was located near the Vilaine river, with a wet bath towel tightly wrapped around his neck. Initially believed to be 12 years old, the victim was found after a fisherman reported hearing a child's cries. On Monday, authorities arrested a 16-year-old boy at his residence, while a 15-year-old girl turned herself in to the police. Both individuals are facing charges of murdering a minor, as stated by prosecutor Frederic Teillet. They were reportedly seen with the victim on the day of the incident.

Key facts

  • 11-year-old boy found dead on banks of Vilaine river in Rennes
  • Wet bath towel tied tightly around his neck
  • Body discovered after fisherman heard child's cries
  • Two teenagers arrested: a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl
  • Both charged with murder of a minor
  • Prosecutor Frederic Teillet announced the arrests
  • Victim initially reported as 12 years old, corrected to 11
  • Incident occurred in northwestern France

Entities

Institutions

  • Agence France-Presse

Locations

  • Rennes
  • France
  • Vilaine river

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