A week after Alex Patty reappeared on December 13, 2023, British authorities began an investigation into the abduction.
A week after young Alex Patty was found in Occitanie, the United Kingdom opens an investigation into the abduction.
Open inquiry
British police said on Friday that a kidnapping investigation had been launched in the United Kingdom into the six-year disappearance of Alex Patty, who was found in France last week.
Aged 17, the teenager disappeared in 2017 after a holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather. After receiving The young man questioned Upon his return to England, Manchester police launched a criminal investigation into the kidnapping.
Missing for 6 years
The teenager, who went missing for six years with his mother while on holiday, lived in the same house for years. Traveling spiritual community Run away before being discovered.
He returned to the UK on December 16 and was given custody of his grandmother under court supervision. He will be in protective measures until he comes of age in two months.
“Alex has been horrified by the publicity surrounding his situation,” Judge Sarah Singleton told the hearing in Manchester.
“Certified food fanatic. Extreme internet guru. Gamer. Evil beeraholic. Zombie ninja. Problem solver. Unapologetic alcohol lover.”
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