Macabre discovery in the North.
A charred body was found inside a rental car in the town of Villeneuve-d'Ascq during the night from Saturday to Sunday, Le Parisien learned from the Lille public prosecutor's office, confirming information from La Voix du North.
According to the prosecution, “the victim is a 28-year-old man from the North” and “medico-legal investigations, including an autopsy, are underway” on Monday as part of the investigation surrounding his death.
The body was discovered on rue des Marchenelles, near a highway, in a burnt Audi vehicle, the court also indicates.
A man showed up on the scene
According to a police source, the police, who intervened after the fire was extinguished by the firefighters, discovered the charred body in the front passenger seat.
During the findings, a man showed up on the scene, saying he was looking for his brother, known to the authorities, and who was using a vehicle of the same brand, this source said.
This man explained that he had been informed around one o'clock that his brother had been attacked, without giving further details.