Missing Gateshead schoolboy found.......under his bed

Police say a review is being held into why a Gateshead schoolboy, who was reported missing, was later found hiding under his bed.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said:

“We can confirm that missing Josh Dinning was found at around 12.40pm hiding in a hidden drawer compartment under his bed.

“Josh was found by one of our officers who had been searching the address. Josh was returned to his mother who was clearly relieved that he was found safe and well.

“An initial search of the house had been conducted throughout the morning but the compartment had not been checked by either police or Josh's family.

“He has now been reunited with his family and we will be reviewing why he was missed in our initial searches.”