Man arrested after missing Dorset teen found in London

The 13-year-old had last been seen boarding a train

The boy had last been seen in Jumpers Road in Christchurch
Author: Jason BeckPublished 7th Oct 2024
Last updated 7th Oct 2024

A man is being questioned on suspicion of child abduction offences after a missing teenage boy from Christchurch was found in London on Sunday.

The 13-year-old was last seen with a man in the Jumpers Road area on Thursday.

Both are then understood to have boarded a train to Waterloo station.

A 26-year-old man from London was taken into custody.

Chief Inspector Aimee Schock, of Dorset Police, said: "Following enquiries by officers, we are pleased to confirm that Charlie has been found. An investigation into the circumstances is now underway."

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