Boy, 9, ‘locked in van by dad’ for over a year & forced to poo in bin bags as he’s left unable to walk after rescue

A nine-year-old child has been rescued from severe neglect after spending over a year confined in a van by his father. The boy was subjected to inhumane conditions, including forced use of plastic bags for sanitation, resulting in significant physical disabilities upon discovery. Authorities intervened following the child's rescue, launching investigations into the prolonged abuse and abandonment. The case highlights critical concerns about child welfare, parental accountability, and the importance of intervention by protective services in safeguarding vulnerable minors from exploitation and harm.