Rennes: Man Charged After Girlfriend Falls From Fourth Floor; Accused Claims Accidental Fall

A man in Rennes, France, has been arrested and charged with attempted homicide after his girlfriend fell from a fourth-story window, sustaining severe injuries. The incident occurred in a popular neighborhood of Rennes, where police discovered the 29-year-old woman on the ground, wearing only underwear and with a rope around one wrist.

The victim reported that her partner, driven by jealousy, subjected her to violence, forced her to undress partially, prevented her escape, and tied one of her hands. She claims he pushed her from the apartment's balcony as she attempted to reach a neighboring one, causing her to fall approximately 10 meters (33 feet).

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She indicated that her partner, out of jealousy, committed violence against her, made her undress almost completely, prevented her from fleeing the home and tied one of her hands.

Medical professionals have assessed her injuries, including multiple fractures, with a temporary incapacity to work set at 50 days. The accused, who fled the scene before being apprehended, denies the attempted homicide charge. He maintains that he was merely trying to retrieve his phone and that his girlfriend fell accidentally while attempting to reach the balcony.

According to the prosecutor, the man claims she "fell alone" from the kitchen window while trying to access the adjacent balcony and slipped as he attempted to catch her. This case highlights a disturbing trend, as official data indicates an 11% increase in femicides by partners or ex-partners in France in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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She fell alone from the kitchen window of the apartment while trying to access the neighboring balcony, and she slipped when I tried to catch her.