Posted: Tue 22nd Oct 2024

Police confirm two missing boys who were last seen in Shotton have now been located

News and Info from Deeside, Flintshire, North Wales
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Oct 22nd, 2024

North Wales Police have confirmed that two boys who were reported missing in the early hours of today have been safely located.

The boys, aged 11 and 12, were last seen near Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, shortly after midnight, prompting a large-scale search effort.

The police launched an appeal earlier this morning, urging the public to help trace the missing boys.

The search included assistance from the Coastguard and the RNLI, with a Coastguard helicopter spotted flying low over Shotton and Connah’s Quay overnight.

Flint Lifeboat was also deployed at around 2am from Dock Road as part of the operation.

North Flintshire Police addressed public concerns over the extensive emergency presence in the area, stating, “There’s been some community concern regarding the RNLI and Coastguard presence in Deeside. They were assisting in the search of high-risk missing persons. They have been seen this morning.”

In an update just after 10am, North Wales Police announced that both boys had been found safe. “Thank you to those who shared our appeal to trace Reggie and Jayden. They have been safely located,” the police confirmed.

Check live fuel prices near you before you set off.

Spotted something? Got a story? Email news (@) deeside.com


Latest News

LATEST NEWS...

Scam texts claiming unpaid parking fines targeting Flintshire residents, council warns

News

“What a legend” – Joe Wicks meets Buckley’s John Morris, 82, at Manchester parkrun

News

Met Office amber heat warning covers Deeside from Wednesday as temperatures forecast to near Welsh record

News

Why a Heat Press and Heat Transfer Vinyl Are Still Essential Tools for Creative Businesses Using HTVRONT

News

Mold Carnival returns to Maes Bodlonfa Fields on Sunday 5 July with free entry

News

Chester Haematology Centre to open at Countess of Chester Hospital in late July

News

Young footballers in Flintshire could land brand new kit thanks to Euro tournament giveaway

News

Jade Jones Pavilion launches free monthly coffee morning open to all in Flint

News

Welsh skills rising among Flintshire council staff as annual language report published

News