Missing 16-year-old boy from Chorley found

Benjamin Martin had last been seen at around 12.30am today (December 14).

Police said they were growing concerned for the 16-year-old's welfare and launched an urgent appeal to find him.

Officers later confirmed Benjamin had been found in an update posted at 3pm.

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Great news folks - further to our earlier appeal, Benjamin, missing from Chorley, was found earlier today.

"Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals for information to help find him."

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