A 17-year-old from Ashington has been found safe, two weeks after going missing.

The boy was reported missing after failing to return to his Ashington home. He had not been heard from since June 13  but has now been found safe by police. 

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Police carried out extensive searches to locate the teenager.

Northumbria Police thanked the public for their assistance in the search.