Updated: Missing York 15-year-old found safe

Police say the missing 15-year-old boy from York has been found safe and well.

Mackenzie, 15, had not been seen since leaving his Acomb home at 1am on Saturday.

North Yorkshire Police were carrying out neighbourhood searches and looking through CCTV footage, saying that fears were growing for his safety.

Today a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re very pleased to report that the missing 15-year-old boy from York has been found safe and well.

“An appeal was issued last night (28 November) to help find him. Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal.”

His mum Sam said: “Thank you for everyone’s help, searching, sharing, messages – we are forever grateful.”