A teenager who was reported missing in County Durham has now been located.
Charlie James, aged 14, was reported missing after he was last seen at his home in Darlington on Thursday evening (August 25).
Officers from Durham Constabulary issued an appeal to members of the public to help locate the missing youngster.
A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary confirmed that Charlie has now been found saying: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find missing Charlie James.
"He has now been found safe and well."
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