Body discovered on public street in Nivelles: weapon found near corpse
A woman discovered the body of a man on Tuesday morning on the Chemin de la Paix in Nivelles. A weapon was found near the body. The hypothesis of suicide is being favoured by investigators.
Body discovered on public street in Nivelles: weapon found near corpse
A grim discovery was made on Tuesday morning in Nivelles, in Walloon Brabant, according to DHnet.
A passer-by who was using the Chemin de la Paix, a path running alongside the cemetery located near the Charleroi gate, came across the lifeless body of a man.
Police services were alerted immediately. They secured the area and restricted access to the scene. Numerous photographs were taken as part of the investigation.
At present, investigators are favouring the suicide hypothesis. This hypothesis is supported by the presence of a weapon discovered near the body.
No additional information has been communicated concerning the identity of the victim or the exact circumstances of the death. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: DHnet