A woman aged around fifty died at the hands of her companion in Hautmont (North) this Wednesday, January 1, around 3 a.m. The man was taken into custody.
A woman in her fifties died this Wednesday, January 1, at the hands of her companion at their home in Hautmont in the North, BFMTV learned from a police source, confirming information from AFP.
According to initial information, it was the man who called the emergency services around 3:30 a.m., indicating that he had done “a big mistake”.
When they arrived in this residential area, rue de Turenne, the police discovered the lifeless body of the partner. His body was marked by numerous bruises. She died as a result of injuries inflicted during an argument amid suspicion of adultery.
Placement in police custody
The man was taken into custody. The Maubeuge police station was notified of this first case of suspected femicide of the year.
In 2023, 96 women were victims of marital femicide in France, a figure down 19% compared to 2022, according to the latest report from the Ministry of the Interior published at the end of November.
3919: the telephone number for women victims of violence
“3919”, “Violence Femmes Info”, is the national reference number for women victims of violence (domestic, sexual, psychological, forced marriages, sexual mutilation, harassment, etc.). It's free and anonymous. It offers listening, informs and directs towards support and support systems. This number is managed by the National Women’s Solidarity Federation (FNSF).
Vincent Vantighem with Florent Bascoul and AFP
