The inanimate body of a man was discovered Thursday evening in a square on the edge of the Lys in Armentières (North).
He could not be rescued despite the arrival of help.
It was residents who found the victim lying on the ground, around 10:45 p.m.
She bore marks of blows to the face, reports
La Voix du Nord
.
A suspect was arrested shortly after near the park.
It is one of the residents who had spotted this man, apparently confused, and who was not trying to flee.
He remained by her side until the police arrived.
The suspect allegedly admitted violence against the deceased.
He was taken into custody.
The investigation is continuing.
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