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Randers mayor calls murder senseless and terrible

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A 20-year-old man was found dead in the Gudenå river in Randers, Denmark, leading to the arrest of two teenage boys, aged 16 and 18.
  • The two suspects are accused of beating, kicking, strangling, and holding the victim's head underwater.
  • The mayor of Randers described the incident as "senseless and terrible" and expressed condolences to the victim's family, while municipal services are activated to support those affected.

Randers, a city usually perceived as safe, is grappling with a "senseless and terrible" incident after a 20-year-old man was found lifeless in the Gudenå river. The discovery has led to the arrest of two teenage boys, aged 16 and 18, who are now charged with the man's murder.

According to the East Jutland Police, the victim was killed between 2:00 and 3:30 AM on Friday. The police believe the three individuals knew each other and that an altercation preceded the fatal event. The two suspects have confessed to grievous assault but deny murder charges. Their detention hearings on Saturday were attended by many relatives, with audible grief from the public gallery as the charges were read.

It is a senseless and terrible thing that has happened in a city that normally feels safe to move around in.

— Rosa Lykke YdeThe mayor of Randers described the incident and the city's usual sense of security.

Randers Mayor Rosa Lykke Yde has expressed deep sympathy for the victim's family, calling the event "one of the most terrible things a family can experience." In response to the tragedy, the municipality has activated its support services, including the Children and School Administration, to address the situation and provide necessary assistance. The two accused youths have been remanded in custody until July 10, with the 16-year-old being held in a specially secured youth institution due to his age.

It is one of the most terrible things a family can be exposed to.

— Rosa Lykke YdeThe mayor of Randers expressed condolences to the victim's family.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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