According to the prosecution, the teenager beaten in Viry-Châtillon, in Essonne, has died. He was attacked Thursday evening by a gang of young people as he was returning home.
The teenager has been named as 17-year-old Jean-Michel Lecomte. The attack took place on Thursday evening in the town of Viry, in the Ardennes region of northern France. The prosecution is investigating the incident. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.