Boy missing in Turkey found safe and well
10 August 2022, 20:46 | Updated: 13 August 2022, 09:39
A four-year-old boy and his mother who sparked an international search have been found safe and well, police have said.
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It was believed that George Jack Temperley-Wells travelled from Darlington to the Antalya area of Turkey with his mother on June 29 this year.
Durham Police said there were "serious concerns" about the Darlington pair and issued an urgent appeal to find him.
But police have now confirmed the pair are safe and well and they are back in the UK with family.
A Durham police spokeswoman said on Friday both of them had been located and have returned to the UK "where they are receiving appropriate support".
In a statement, police said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find four-year-old George.
"George and his mother have been located safe and well and have returned to the UK, where they are receiving appropriate support.
"Our appeal was seen by hundreds of thousands of people across the world, so we would like to thank every single one of you who shared it and provided information to assist – we really do appreciate your help."
