Bruno Pelat, his companion, targeted by an investigation and still in police custody

JUSTICE – Miss France and Miss Universe 2016, Iris Mittenaere filed a complaint against her companion Bruno Pelat for acts of domestic violence. Since the announcement of this complaint on Wednesday in the press, the businessman who has been in a relationship with the former miss for several months is now the subject of an investigation.

The Parisian and TF1 indicate this Thursday, September 26 that the Paris prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into these acts of violence, for which Bruno Pelat has been placed in custody since Tuesday. Here is what we know about the case.

· Hand splints

Tuesday September 24, the 31-year-old former Miss France was seen at the 17th edition of the Etam 2024 Live Show, in Paris. In evening dress for this event where she usually goes every year, Iris Mittenaere also wore two splints on her left hand, as you can see in the photograph below.

In several other agency photos taken during this evening, we can also see the former dental surgery student discreetly hiding her left hand behind her handbag.

· Complaint filed after a report

24 hours after that evening, Here is And The Parisian indicate that the influencer and television and radio host filed a complaint, accusing her companion Bruno Pelat of “ domestic violence not exceeding eight days of ITT », as the Paris prosecutor’s office has since clarified.

The prosecution also indicated that Iris Mittenaere first made a report via the digital victim support platform. “At this stage, it appears from the first acts of investigation that the facts […] allegedly took place at the defendant’s home, during the night from Monday to Tuesday. Investigations are ongoing. ». According to The Parisianshe would have ended up filing a complaint on Wednesday morning, after having hesitated to begin the process.

· Extended custody

In custody since Tuesday in the police station in the 18th arrondissement of the capital, Iris Mittenaere’s companion saw his detention extended on Wednesday afternoon, as confirmed by the public prosecutor.

A source close to the case told AFP that at this stage of the investigation, the circumstances of this hand injury must still be determined. Before meeting this son of a real estate tycoon during the summer of 2024, Iris Mittenaere formalized her breakup with Diego El Glaoui in May, after four years of joint relationship.

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