Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again
Summary
Alex Batty was taken by his mother and grandfather from the UK in 2017 while on holiday in Spain and lived secretly in France for years. Now 20 years old, Alex has made a BBC documentary about his experience and has contacted his mother again after returning to the UK in 2023.Key Facts
- Alex was 11 when his mother and grandfather abducted him during a holiday in Spain.
- His mother was not his legal guardian and was influenced by conspiracy theories, including the "sovereign citizen" movement.
- After being taken, Alex lived off-grid, sometimes in a tent, often without regular meals or schooling.
- Alex’s grandmother had legal custody and reported him missing in 2017.
- Alex and his family hid mainly in small towns in Spain and France for years.
- Some locals informed authorities during this time, but no effective intervention happened.
- Alex has now returned to the UK and made a documentary retracing his time in hiding.
- The documentary helped Alex understand his mother’s motives and inspired him to reach out to her again.
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