A 9-year-old was found locked in a van since 2024, malnourished and unable to walk

A 9-year-old boy was rescued in 2026 after being locked in his father's utility van in eastern France since 2024, suffering from malnutrition and immobility. His father is detained on kidnapping charges, while his partner faces charges for failing to assist the child. Authorities are investigating potential knowledge of the child's detention by others.