a man placed in police custody, suspected of the murder of his wife in Bondy

A man was arrested on Saturday around 6 a.m. in Bondy, Seine-Saint-Denis, suspected of the murder of his companion, franceinfo learned on Sunday February 12 from a source close to the investigation. He was taken into custody.

According to the first elements of the investigation, the police were called by a man who saw a scene of domestic violence through the window of the apartment. When they arrived on the spot, the police discovered the unconscious woman, lying on the ground, this source told franceinfo. The victim was transported to the Pitié-Salpêtrière hospital, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, in a state of absolute emergency. She showed no visible signs of injury. She finally died in the early afternoon.

A bloody knife under a window

The husband was arrested by law enforcement and taken into custody. He had scratch marks on his neck and shoulders. He was not known for acts of domestic violence. In addition, a bloody knife was discovered in the street, under a window of the couple’s apartment.

The five children present at the time of the events were taken to the police station. The judicial police are in charge of the investigation.