A 15-year-old boy was assaulted and held captive for 14 hours, according to the charges against a 38-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man, who appeared in a preliminary hearing on Wednesday at the Kolding Court (Retten i Kolding). According to the police, both individuals have been remanded in custody for two weeks on suspicion of violence and unlawful detention. The man partially admits to the charges, while the woman pleads not guilty.

The young boy was reportedly detained from midnight until 3 PM on Monday. During this time, he was subjected to having a bag placed over his head, was tied to a chair, and received multiple blows and kicks to his body and legs. The assault took place at various locations in Filskov and Langelund, where the pair also threatened the boy with an air gun and a hammer.

The Southeast Jutland Police (Sydøstjyllands Politi) have stated that, due to the ongoing investigation, no further information about the case can be released. Consequently, there are no details available regarding the motive for the crime.

The preliminary hearing was held behind closed doors, and both detainees reside in Billund Municipality (Billund Kommune). The woman has appealed her detention to the High Court (landsretten).