Girl shot dead and Brit dad seriously injured in horror shooting
AN 11-year-old British girl has been shot dead in France following a reported row between neighbours.
Her dad was left seriously injured when a gunman opened fire on Saturday evening in the north-western region of Brittany.Credit: Getty The suspect, reported to be a Dutch national, and his wife, were arrested at the scene in Saint-Herbot, near Quimper, local media said.Local prosecutor Carine Halley said the reason for this tragedy was not known.
But it is alleged there had been a conflict between the neighbours for a number of years over a plot of land adjoining the two properties. Marguerite Bleuzen, the mayor of Plonévez-du-Faou commune, said: "We knew the family well. There is a village fête every year and they always came.The Foreign Office said it was providing assistance to a British family following a shooting in France.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man charged with attempted murder after British girl, 3, among children stabbed in FranceFrench judges have charged man with attempted murder after the stabbing of four young children and two adults in a French Alps park
Read more »
Brittany: Girl, 11, from British family shot dead in FranceThe girl's parents were also injured in the incident, which was reportedly after a dispute between neighbours.
Read more »
Brit girl, 3, stabbed in Annecy attack namedBREAKING: The three-year-old girl who was stabbed in a knife attack in France earlier this week has been named.
Read more »
British girl, 3, stabbed in Annecy attack is named as Ettie TurnerFour children and two adults were stabbed in the attack and all remain in hospital, although their conditions have improved.
Read more »
Grammy-nominated band announce Hydro show on upcoming tourA BRIT and Grammy-nominated band have announced they are coming to the Hydro next year.
Read more »