A 10-year-old boy who was reported missing from the village of Goldhanger, just outside Maldon in Essex, has been found.
Ruben Wells had last seen at around 3.30pm today in the Fish Street area of Goldhanger Park, prompting Essex POlice to issue a missing person appeal.
This evening, police confirmed he had been found and is now with officers.
Police have thanked the media and public with their help.
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