From The Straits Times · · 1m
Man shot dead in UK van with migrants in France
A man was found shot dead in a UK van carrying irregular migrants near Troyes, France.
In brief
A man was found shot dead in a UK van carrying irregular migrants near Troyes, France. A 47-year-old man was shot dead in a UK van transporting irregular migrants in northern France, prompting a criminal case for murder and human trafficking. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Discovery
A man was found shot dead in a uk van carrying irregular migrants at a rest stop in northern france near troyes.
Suspect arrested
Police arrested a suspect believed to have been present at the crime scene early on oct 2.
Victim details
The 47-year-old man was discovered with a gunshot wound to his head inside the van.
Migrants found
Around 10 irregular migrants were discovered inside the van with no nationalities provided.
Crime scene
Shots were fired at the champ l'eppe rest stop as the uk van stopped to park there.
Criminal case
A criminal case was opened for murder, attempted murder, illegal weapon possession, and human trafficking in an organised group.
The key point
A 47-year-old man was shot dead in a UK van transporting irregular migrants in northern France, prompting a criminal case for murder and human trafficking.
