National police divers scoured the Canal de Brienne in Toulouse following a late-night street fight in which a 37-year-old man claimed he pushed his assailant into the water, Actu reported.
Late-Night Confrontation Along the Allée de Barcelone
Officers responding to the scene along the allée de Barcelone at approximately 11 p.m. found the man heavily intoxicated and carrying a bleeding head wound. The injured individual stated that an unidentified attacker struck him with a baseball bat before falling into the canal during the ensuing struggle.
Divers Search the Canal as Skepticism Mounts
Twelve hours after the reported incident, authorities have found no trace of any person in the water, prompting investigators to treat the suspect’s disappearance with skepticism. While the victim’s head wound corresponds to a blunt object, a source close to the inquiry told Actu Toulouse that witnesses saw the alleged assailant stand up and walk away from the scene on his own feet. Police are working to identify the unknown individual and determine whether a fall into the canal actually occurred.
Aggression and Death Threats Inside the Patrol Vehicle
Due to the gravity of the initial allegations, police detained the 37-year-old man for questioning and transport. The journey to the police station turned volatile when the suspect became aggressive inside the patrol vehicle, directing verbal abuse and death threats toward the officers.
Pending Criminal Charges and Ongoing Inquiry
Investigators confirmed that the man will face criminal charges for contempt directed at a person holding public authority, alongside the ongoing inquiry into the street altercation.
