Place: Hautepierre hospital

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Parents, grandmother held after boy tortured to death

THE parents, grandmother and uncle of a nine-year-old French boy were placed in detention yesterday after allegedly torturing the child to death over a period of several days, police said.

Wed, 13 Aug, 2003

Family questioned over 'tortured' child

A nine-year-old boy died after being severely beaten and tied to his bed in eastern France, police said.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2003

French youngster was tortured in his bed, say police

A nine-year-old boy died after being severely beaten and tied to his bed in eastern France, police said today.

Tue, 12 Aug, 2003