A 16-year-old accused of murdering a former soccer player in Argentina has escaped. The victim's family has received threats on social networks.

Family and friends of Tomás Sánchez have called for a march to find him. The alleged murder took place in the city of La Plata, in the province of Buenos Aires, on October 1. The suspect is believed to be in his late teens or early 20s, according to local reports. The case is under investigation by the Buenos Aires prosecutor's office.