An investigation by the police has been launched into the alleged child abduction of Alex Batty. The teenager, now 17 years old, disappeared while on holiday in Spain when he was just 11 years old, sparking international search efforts. However, Batty unexpectedly reappeared when he was found walking on a road near Toulouse in France earlier this year. A delivery driver spotted him in the early hours of a rainy morning six years after disappearing.
Greater Manchester Police recently confirmed that they have interviewed Batty since his arrival back in the UK. Previously, the police had been unable to comment on the investigation until Batty made an official statement. However, it now appears that the case has been upgraded to a criminal investigation.
Throughout his time in the Pyrenees mountain region, Batty reportedly managed to avoid detection and evade authorities. Despite the extensive search efforts to locate him by the police and his family, he remained missing for six years. The reason for his sudden reemergence still remains a mystery.
The public along with policymakers have warmly welcomed Batty back and received updates through various media channels. The community has been in awe of Alex’s story and awaits further updates of any new developments
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