POLICE have confirmed that a missing 12-year-old boy has been found safe and well in the Teesside area.

Concern was raised over the well John Conners, who was reported missing, having not been seen since 12.30pm, on Friday, in the Thorntree area of Middlesbrough.

But in a post early today Cleveland Police confirmed he has been found safe and well.

The force thanked all those who shared the appeal.

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