An Ivorian detainee was found hanged in his cell at Grasse prison, during the night, when he was soon to be expelled from French territory.

A 25-year-old Ivorian man who had been serving four years in Grasse and was to be released and deported to his country was found hanged alone in his cell, AFP reported Monday.

"He was found during the last round of the morning, in the night from Saturday to Sunday, around 6:00 am He was alone in the cell and the autopsy should confirm the suicide", said this source, confirming a Nice- information Morning .

Soon expelled from France

"He did not leave any explanations," said the same source. The young detainee, who had arrived via Italy who did not want to take him back, knew that the police at the borders had to pick him up to deport him. "We do not know more about the issues, whether it is the prospect of returning to Côte d'Ivoire or whether it is threatened outside," continued the source.