Amman, July 6 (Petra) – The Public Security Directorate said on Monday it was tipped off about the body of a minor of an Arab nationality which was found in the Al-Muwaqar district, and an autopsy revealed signs of violence and strangulation, which caused his death.

The department's media spokesperson said an investigation led to the arrest of a 17-year-old minor, who confessed to strangling the victim after spotting him near his home.

The investigation is still going on, he said.

//Petra//SS