A FOUR-YEAR-OLD boy who was reported missing in Turkey has been found.

George Jack Temperley-Wells, of Darlington, had last been seen in the marina area of Antalya in Turkey after travelling to the country with his mother Brogan Elizabeth Temperley in June.

Durham Constabulary has now confirmed George and his mother have returned to the UK where they are receiving appropriate support.

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"Our appeal was seen by hundreds of thousands of people across the world, so we would like to thank every single one of you who shared it and provided information to assist", the force said. "We really do appreciate your help."

It is thought mother and son spent time with the four-year-old's father Scott Nigel Wells in Turkey.