A 65-year-old woman was violently attacked in a square in Argenteuil (Val-d'Oise), late Friday morning.

A teenager would have taken her by surprise.

He allegedly punched her in the face before stealing her necklace, reports

La Gazette du Val-d'Oise

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A 16-year-old boy in custody

The police were alerted to the facts.

They quickly arrested a 16-year-old suspect.

On him, the agents found the necklace in question.

The alleged attacker was taken into custody.

The extent of the 60-year-old's injuries is not known.

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