Alex Batty: Latest news on teen from Oldham missing for six years found in France

The British boy, originally from Oldham, was 11 years old when he went missing while travelling with his family in Marbella, Spain, in October 2017.

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Alex Batty returned to the UK last week

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Alex Batty returned to the UK last week

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It is understood that Ms Batty did not converse with anyone else on the campsite and that her background was a mystery to the others residing there.

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Alex Batty's mum has reportedly 'disappeared'

Alex Batty mystery grows as cops believe 'grandad may be alive' while mum 'vanishes' after teen returns to UK

The British boy, originally from Oldham, was 11 years old when he went missing while travelling with his family in Marbella, Spain, in October 2017.

Everything we know about Alex Batty’s disappearance, his mother and why he fled 'spiritual community' in France

Alex went missing aged 11 when his mother took him on a pre-arranged trip to Spain with his grandfather

‘I’m glad to be home for Christmas’: Alex Batty breaks silence after escape from French commune

Greater Manchester Police (Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle pictured bottom right) is considering whether to open a criminal investigation into Alex Batty's disappearance

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