Missing schoolboy last seen in Hartlepool found following appeal from police

A teenage boy who went missing after he was last spotted close to one of Hartlepool’s main roads has been found.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 11th Dec 2020, 07:31 BST

Updated 11th Dec 2020, 10:05 BST

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Kai Walton, from Billingham, was last seen near to Elwick Road around noon yesterday, Thursday, December 10, with Cleveland Police appealing for help to find him.

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The 13-year-old, who has links to Stockton and Hartlepool, was wearing a school uniform at the time.

Cleveland Police has confirmed Kai Walton has been found.

Cleveland Police has confirmed Kai Walton has been found.

The force has since said he has been found and added: “Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals.”

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