French town buries murdered child as questions mount over police failings (opens original article in a new tab)

An 11-year-old girl was buried in France after being murdered, with public anger over police failings that allowed her suspected killer to remain free despite prior warnings.

• An 11-year-old girl was murdered in France, with her suspected killer having been previously reported to police for sexual abuse but not investigated.
• French authorities received alerts about the suspect's online activity related to child sex abuse but only acted after his arrest.
• New sexual allegations have emerged against the suspect's family members, including his brother and father, who are now under investigation.