Four people were taken into police custody after the Monday homicide of an employee of a Chinese restaurant near Fécamp (Seine-Maritime), we learned on Wednesday July 13 from the Le Havre prosecutor's office.
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An investigation has been opened for homicide.
The victim, aged around 30, was found with a knife planted in the side
, ”said the public prosecutor of Le Havre Bruno Dieudonné to AFP.
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“Too early to evoke a possible racist motive”
According to a source close to the case, "
the victim is from the Tibetan community
" and "
some of those in custody are from the Chinese community
" but "
it is far too early to evoke a possible racist motive
".
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For the moment, we are rather in a context of violent brawl against a background of strong alcoholism
", according to the source familiar with the matter.
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The victim was discovered in front
” of the Asian restaurant, according to the source familiar with the matter.
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The auditions continue with interpreters.
The suspects defend themselves
“, she added.
The facts occurred in Saint-Léonard, 3 km from Fécamp according to the source familiar with the matter.
Fécamp is a port located about 70 km north of Rouen.