The apartment, obviously searched, was in great disorder but it is unknown for now whether objects or money were stolen.

An investigation for homicide was opened in Metz after the discovery at his home of the body of a 58-year-old quadriplegic killed with knives, was learned Wednesday from concordant sources.

The body of this heavily disabled man was discovered Tuesday around 05:30 by the nurse who gave him regular home care, we learned from the prosecutor's office in Metz. The man, who lives in the popular district of Borny, was in his chair, and had several knives stabbed, including the neck, according to a source close to the investigation. Many traces of blood have also been found, according to this source.

The apartment, obviously searched, was in great disorder but it is unknown for now whether objects or money were stolen, they added. A flagrant investigation for homicide has been entrusted to the judicial police of Metz and an autopsy will be conducted soon, according to the prosecution.