A man suspected of a murder on the Ile de Ré arrested in the Paris region

He is suspected of having killed a 55-year-old trained carpenter, resident of Ars-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime) on the night of Saturday to Sunday.

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Police station, in Paris, April 14, 2024. (FIORA GARENZI / HANS LUCAS)

The main suspect in a murder in Ars-en-Ré (Charente-Maritime) which occurred last weekend was arrested on Thursday April 18 in the Paris region, reports Friday April 19 France Blue La Rochelleconfirming information from South-West.

He is suspected of having killed a 55-year-old trained carpenter, resident of Ars-en-Ré during the night from Saturday to Sunday. He hit him “three deep stab wounds to the abdomen, which hit the aorta”according to the La Rochelle prosecutor.

The man is suspected of having called emergency services, then fleeing before their arrival. The suspect has already been convicted of drug trafficking. He must be taken to La Rochelle during the day.


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