A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk
Summary
A 9-year-old boy was rescued in eastern France after being locked in his father's van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk. His father has been detained with preliminary charges including kidnapping.
Key Points
- A 9-year-old boy was found locked in a van in the village of Hagenbach, France, malnourished and unable to walk.
- The boy's father detained and charged with kidnapping and other offenses; the father’s partner also charged and released under supervision.
- The boy was confined since November 2024, reportedly to protect him from being sent to a psychiatric hospital.
- Social services took care of the boy's siblings after authorities intervened.
