A missing 12-year-old boy from Hemel Hempstead has now been found safe and well.
Police had been growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ryan, who was last seen on Monday, April 17, at around 3.15pm.
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Information regarding missing individuals can be reported at herts.police.uk/report, or speak to an operator online at herts.police.uk/contact.
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