A tragic incident unfolded in the Belgian town of Berloz, Liège, on Saturday night, when a four-year-old boy was discovered dead with a slit throat inside a residence.
Authorities confirmed the grim discovery on Sunday, and the boy’s mother has been arrested in connection with the case.
The events occurred during the night from Saturday to Sunday, in what initially appeared to be a domestic argument between the boy’s parents.
According to the Mayor of Berloz, Béatrice Moureau, the altercation between the parents did not involve violence. However, shortly after the dispute, the mother left the family home, leaving the father and son behind.
It was the father who later found his son’s lifeless body. Upon discovering the child with a fatal throat wound, he immediately contacted the authorities. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the young boy was pronounced dead.
Following the discovery, local authorities launched an investigation. The mother, whose identity has not yet been publicly released, was arrested later in a different police zone.
Police officials indicated that she was taken into custody without incident. The Liège Public Prosecutor’s Office swiftly opened a murder investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the child’s death.
“The mother was arrested in another police zone,” confirmed another local official, adding that the investigation is still in its early stages.
No further details regarding the cause of death have been made available as of yet, and the identity of the boy has also not been disclosed.
The shock and grief surrounding the case have left the small town of Berloz in mourning, with many residents struggling to comprehend the senseless violence.
Mayor Moureau expressed her sorrow at the tragedy, stating, “This is an unimaginable event for our community, and our thoughts are with the family.”
The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of children in volatile family environments.
In the wake of the tragedy, local child protection services are being brought in to investigate the broader family dynamics and to offer support where necessary.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. Authorities are also working closely with social services to better understand the context of the family’s situation before the deadly event unfolded.
The Liège Public Prosecutor’s Office has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the potential charges against the mother, but the opening of a murder investigation signals the gravity of the case.
This devastating incident has left the community in shock, as family members and residents alike try to process the loss of a young life taken in such a violent manner. The authorities continue to gather evidence as they search for answers to this tragic death.
