China: Three teenagers detained in Handan over classmate's death - BBC News

The case in Handan city has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.

6 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesBy Fan WangBBC News Authorities in the northern Chinese city of Handan have detained three teenage boys over the brutal death of their classmate, local media report.

The case of the 13-year-old boy, identified only by his surname Wang, has sparked anger and furious debate on juvenile crime.

Authorities found his remains buried in an abandoned vegetable garden.

The boy was bullied in school, according to his father.

Police are investigating the case as an intentional homicide, state-run Global Times said.

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