French Father Jailed After Son Found Locked in Van for a Year

A French man has been charged with imprisoning his 13-year-old son inside a van for over a year. The boy was discovered in a severe state of neglect. According to the public prosecutor, authorities found the teenager malnourished and naked. He was lying next to human feces and had lost the ability to walk. The father is now in custody. He faces serious charges, including torture, acts of barbarism, and depriving a minor of medical care. The investigation began after the boy's mother raised the alarm. She had not seen her son since the father took him over a year ago. Police located the van in a town in eastern France. Social services have placed the child in protective care. He is now receiving urgent medical and psychological treatment.