Parents jailed for locking son, 8, in a chest while living on a campsite
A German couple who tied up and beat their eight-year-old son and locked him in a chest at night have been jailed for three years by a Dutch court.
The incidents took place on a campsite in Winterswijk in July 2017 and came to light after another camper spotted the naked boy, named Jayden, looking for food. He told the man he was looking for new parents because his own wanted to lock him up.
The couple and two other children were found by police in a caravan on the campsite and the parents. They had told people they were living on the campsite while their house was being built.
It later transpired the couple had earlier convictions for child abuse. The three children are now living with foster parents.
Thank you for donating to DutchNews.nl.
We could not provide the Dutch News service, and keep it free of charge, without the generous support of our readers. Your donations allow us to report on issues you tell us matter, and provide you with a summary of the most important Dutch news each day.
Make a donation