Missing 12-year-old from Northampton found safe and well

A 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in Northampton in the early hours of this morning has been found safe and well.

A police helicopter was scrambled just before 5am this morning (Sunday, February 7) after reports of a missing boy in the Northampton area.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman has confirmed the child was found safe and well around 11.30am.