Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'
Summary
A 68-year-old man died after being hit in the head with a metal boule during a dispute between two pétanque teams in Mimizan, France. An 81-year-old man has been arrested, and an investigation is ongoing to understand what happened.Key Facts
- The incident happened in Mimizan, a resort town in France.
- The two groups were disputing over where to play pétanque during a heatwave.
- Pétanque is a French game where players throw metal balls close to a small wooden ball.
- The older man hit the victim with a metal boule, according to police.
- The victim collapsed minutes later after suffering a heart attack.
- The police have arrested an 81-year-old man related to the case.
- Authorities are still investigating the details and roles of people involved.
- There is a known rivalry between beach and town pétanque players in the area.
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