The woman, who was from German, was found in a bedroom of the flat naked...
Digital Desk: French police said on Monday that they had arrested a German national after his wife was found alive in the couple's house after being held captive for 12 years.
The woman, who was from German, was found in a bedroom of the flat naked, with her head shaved, and with multiple wounds, including broken bones, reports stated.
According to reports, she had probably been tortured.
According to police, the bedroom was closed off with metal wire at the residence in Forbach, eastern France, which is near the German border.
Reportedly, the 53-year-old woman managed to reach the German police, who then informed their French counterparts.
According to French broadcaster BFMTV, the 55-year-old man is accused of kidnapping, aggravated rape, acts of torture, and barbarism.
