A 12-year-old boy missing from his Lakes home found
A 12-year-old boy reported missing from home has been found.
Police said Alfie Benson has been found after disappearing on Monday.
He was reported missing following a last sighting in Coniston at 4.30pm on Wednesday.
We can confirm that Alfie Benson, who was circulated as missing, has now been found. Thank you to all who shared the appeal.
— South Lakes Police (@SouthLakesPol) December 21, 2018
South Lakes Police said it was thought he may have travelled to Blackpool.
A police spokesman said: "We can confirm that Alfie Benson, who was circulated as missing, has now been found.
"Thank you to all who shared the appeal."
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