Boy, seven, fatally stabs his aunt in the neck after hearing her argue with his mother about hair straighteners
A seven-year-old boy in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, near Paris, allegedly fatally stabbed his aunt in the neck during an argument between the woman and his mother over hair straighteners. The child reportedly said he acted to defend his mother, while police and prosecutors investigate the circumstances.
Emergency services found the 34-year-old victim seriously injured at about 4.30am on Friday; she died from severe blood loss at 5.17am despite resuscitation attempts. The boy reportedly confessed and was taken to hospital, while his mother was detained for questioning; the aunt had managed to leave the flat and call for help before collapsing.
- Seven-year-old allegedly stabbed his aunt during a family argument.
- The 34-year-old woman died from severe blood loss.
- Police are investigating, with the boy and his mother questioned.