A body probably present "
for several weeks
" was found in a wood by a hunter in La Longueville in the North department, said Sunday January 29 the prosecution of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, which does not rule out "
no track
" .
The body was discovered late Saturday afternoon by a hunter, who alerted the gendarmes.
The causes of death remain unknown and “
no lead has yet been ruled out
”.
Elements still unknown
“
Examination of the dentition of the deceased, like the first personal effects found on the spot, rather suggested a young individual and of male sex, without it being possible however to be able to affirm it with certainty at this stage
, has indicated Laurent Dumaine, prosecutor of Avesnes-sur-Help.
An autopsy of the corpse as well as various scientific analyzes will be carried out at the beginning of the week
.
An investigation into the causes of death was opened and entrusted to the research section of the Lille gendarmerie and the territorial brigade of Bavay.
"
No link could be established between these facts and the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of a couple of octogenarians which occurred in January
", whose telephone was located in the town of La Longueville shortly before his death.
disappearance, said Laurent Dumaine.
