A man’s body was discovered on August 4, 2025, in a park in Pont-de-Metz near Amiens, in the Somme department of France. The victim, a 32-year-old man, was found strangled, with his throat cut and his body eviscerated. The gruesome nature of the crime shocked the local community and prompted an immediate investigation. Authorities arrested a suspect in the Amiens region within 24 hours of the discovery. The suspect, who has a criminal record limited to minor traffic offenses, was placed in custody and charged with assassination. During his interrogation, the suspect admitted to the killing but denied knowing the victim. The motive behind the attack remains unclear as the investigation continues. An autopsy was scheduled to provide further details about the cause of death. The mayor of Pont-de-Metz described the scene as horrifying, reflecting the impact on the small commune.