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Child's body discovered in French agricultural silo; 41-year-old detained pending autopsy.
A child's body was discovered in an agricultural silo near Fleurance in the Gers department of southwestern France. The discovery has triggered an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
A 41-year-old man has been detained in connection with the case, according to authorities. An autopsy has been ordered to identify the body and establish the cause of death. The examination is being conducted in Agen, Lot-et-Garonne.
The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the facts surrounding the discovery.
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Autopsy to determine identity and cause of death
Forensic examination is underway to identify the deceased child and establish how death occurred. The 41-year-old detention represents the investigative phase, with authorities gathering evidence at the discovery site and elsewhere. The autopsy results will be critical in determining next investigative steps.
From discovery to detention to forensic examination
The sequence began with the body's discovery in the silo near Fleurance. Following this, a 41-year-old man was detained as investigators responded to the scene. Simultaneously, an autopsy was ordered in Agen to provide essential information about identity and circumstances of death.