A Sunderland teenager who had been missing for over a month has now been found.
Officers from Northumbria Police issued a fresh appeal earlier this week to find Sunderland teenager Kenny Mabuto, who was believed to be in Essex having boarded a train from Newcastle.
Kenny, 15, who is also known to frequent the Newcastle area, was reported as missing by his family on September 20 after failing to return home.
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It was revealed that Kenny travelled by train from Newcastle Central Station on Thursday October, 20, and was believed to be in the Colchester area.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police confirmed on October 29 that Kenny had been found.
They said: "Missing teenager Kenny Mabuto from Newcastle has been found.
"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."
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