French man charged with keeping nine-year-old son locked in van since 2024

A 43-year-old French man was charged with locking his nine-year-old son in a van since November 2024, resulting in the child's malnourishment. Police rescued the boy in Hagenbach after a neighbor reported hearing sounds from the vehicle. Authorities have temporarily placed the boy and his siblings in care while the father faces serious charges.

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Summary by Glance · Original reporting by The Guardian Australia