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기사입력 : 2024.01.08 03:02
The discovery of a nine-year-old child confined to a two-square-meter basement has sent shockwaves through Belgium, raising speculation that the child may have endured such conditions for months.
The distressing incident unfolded in Marcinel, Charleroi, Belgium, where authorities apprehended the child's mother and stepfather. The charges leveled against them include kidnapping, deprivation of food, and subjecting the child to inhuman and degrading treatment. Reports from Belgian media indicate that the child was found in squalid conditions within the family home in Marcinel last Wednesday, following a formal complaint.
The young victim was confined to an extremely confined space, measuring only two square meters, and had been kept in darkness for an extended period, possibly weeks or even months. Limited to occasional moments for consuming toast, the child exhibited no apparent signs of malnutrition or physical injuries commonly associated with abuse. The Charleroi prosecutor's office revealed that further comprehensive examinations would be conducted to thoroughly assess the child's overall health.
In the coming days, the two accused individuals are scheduled to appear before the Charleroi court, where a determination will be made regarding their potential placement in preventive detention.
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