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BREAKING Major replace after boy’s head present in backpack as he was ‘decapitated with jigsaw’

A major murder investigation is underway in Moscow following the gruesome discovery of a young boy’s severed head, believed to have been ‘dismembered with a jigsaw’.

The horrific find was made in a purple backpack discarded into Golyanovsky Pond in Moscow. The tragic lad, who remains unidentified, is thought to be aged between seven and 10. Early reports suggest the child was strangled before being beheaded with a jigsaw, according to sources close to law enforcement.

It’s believed the boy met his untimely death around two days ago. Despite a large-scale search of the lake involving divers, no further human remains have been found.



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The boy is believed to be between seven and 10

The backpack was reportedly inside a red plastic bag when it was tossed into the lake, according to police reports.

The grim discovery was made early today by workers at the pond, located eight miles northwest of the Kremlin. They immediately alerted the police.

CCTV footage is currently being reviewed for any potential evidence.



A murder probe has been sparked in Moscow
A murder probe has been sparked in Moscow

Police are keen to speak to a possible suspect, described as around 5ft 11 tall, of medium build, who was seen two days ago discarding a bag into the pond.

The preliminary cause of the boy’s death is currently asphyxia, a condition where the body is deprived of oxygen. According to Baza, marks and bruises were found on the child’s neck, confirming the theory of forced strangulation.

He is believed to have died more than two days ago. Currently, only the boy’s head has been found and divers are continuing to search for the rest of the body.

It comes as a teen has been charged as a schoolgirl died in a pool of blood after being attacked inside her home, with her mum able to escape the horror.

Cameron Cheng, 18, has been charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of 17-year-old Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest, Wales.

Gwent Police said Cheng from Newbridge has been charged and remanded to appear before Newport Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 17. Lainie Williams was pronounced dead at the scene. Police confirmed her identity on Saturday night.

A 38-year-old woman believed to be Lainie’s mum has now been discharged from hospital after sustaining injuries in the attack, Gwent Police confirmed. Specially trained officers continue to support the family of the dead teenager.

Gwent Police Assistant Chief Constable Vicki Townsend said: “We understand that there has been a great deal of interest in this investigation.

“It is vital that people consider how their language, especially comments made online, could affect our ability to bring anyone found to have committed a criminal offence to justice.

“Even though we’ve reached this significant development in the investigation, our enquiries continue so it is likely that residents will continue to see officers in the area. So if anyone has any information, please speak to our officers or contact us in the usual way.”