Lost British Teen Found Alive in France, Returns Home After 6 Years
British teenager Alex Batty, who went missing in 2017 during a holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather, has been found in France after six years. The 17-year-old was discovered by a motorist near Toulouse and is expected to return to the UK in the next few days. Greater Manchester Police expressed relief and joy at the news, with their priority now being Alex's safe return home. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and his whereabouts during those years are still being investigated. Alex's mother, who does not have parental guardianship, is also part of the investigation.