Event Brief
Malnourished boy found locked in father's van
Filed: Apr 12, 2026 at 9:03 PM ET
Summary: A 9-year-old boy was discovered in a van in eastern France, malnourished and unable to walk.
WHO: Father
WHAT: Boy found malnourished and locked in van
WHEN: Apr 11, 2026 at 5:04 PM ET
WHERE: eastern France
WHY: Details on how they were found haven't been reported.
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