British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris

Jun 24, 2025
BBC News
British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris
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British man charged over 'wedding' with child, 9, at Disneyland Paris

The

Background

A British man is facing charges in France after allegedly

holding a 'wedding' ceremony with a nine-year-old child

at Disneyland Paris. Authorities

received a tip-off about the alleged ceremony

at the theme park and

launched an investigation

leading to the man's arrest.

The

Suspect

The man, who is

in his thirties

, was

arrested at Charles de Gaulle airport

as he attempted to

board a flight to Britain

with the child, who is

from the same area of Britain

as the suspect. The man

denies any wrongdoing

and says the trip was

planned as a holiday.

The

Investigation

French authorities

seized evidence

including

video footage

during searches of the man's home and

hotel room

in Paris. The investigation is being led by social services and

child protection services

in France, who are working with British

partner agencies

as the case

develops

.

The

Reactions

The case has

sparked widespread outrage

and

shock

in both France and the UK,

with many people condemning

the

alleged actions of the man.

The

Charges

The man has been

charged with child abduction

and

sexual exploitation

and is currently

awaiting trial

, which is

set to take place in France.

Original source: BBC News