Update: Missing North Yorkshire schoolboy found after '˜excellent' public response

A police have found a schoolboy reported missing in North Yorkshire this morning.

David Stout, 12, was reported missing from Aiskew, near Bedale.

Following an earlier appeal, a North Yorkshire Police spokesman said the schoolboy had been found safe and well nearby.

He said: “We had an excellent response from local residents to our appeal in the press, social media and North Yorkshire Community Messaging - we are very grateful for your support.”