Teenager killed in the Val-d'Oise. Two 16-year-olds in police custody

A 17-year-old teenager died on Tuesday night after receiving a blow to his skull during a fight in Sarcelles (Val-d'Oise). Two 16-year-olds were detained on Thursday morning, a source close to the investigation said.

Two 16-year-old teenagers are being held in custody on Thursday morning, suspected of being involved in the murder of a 17-year-old in Sarcelles (Val-d'Oise) on Tuesday, sources said of the investigation.

These two young people were arrested Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, said this source. The victim died after being beaten at the head near the RER station of Sarcelles, Tuesday around 19 h 30.

Not related to "clashes between gang of rival neighborhoods"

In the case of Sarcelles, according to the first elements of the investigation, the victim and the attackers knew each other, they are "not even enemies," said a source close to the investigation. "This is not related to the phenomenon of clashes between gangs of rival neighborhoods , " added another source.

The teenager found unconscious on the ground presented "multiple bleeding wounds" to the head, said Wednesday the prosecutor of the Republic of Pontoise Eric Corbaux. The young man died at the hospital as a result of these injuries.

Investigation opened for "intentional homicide"

A "piece of broomstick" and "several pieces of wood" , one of which had traces of blood, were found on the spot, added the magistrate. "A metal bed amount" is also being analyzed according to a source close to the investigation, opened for "intentional homicide" .

"I call to toughen the sanctions against this hyperviolence! " Responded Wednesday on Twitter Valerie Pécresse, president (LR) of the Ile-de-France region, after these two deaths that are added to a series of violence involving young people in the Paris suburbs.

That night, 2 minors aged 16 & 17 were killed in #Sarcelles & #Paris in gang brawls. It is estimated that 90 bands are defying to death in the territory. I call to toughen the sanctions against this hyperviolence! https://t.co/tAXg1HMpHd