Schoolboy, 13, who raised fears when he went missing amid heavy snowfall is found safe and well

Schoolboy, 13, who raised fears when he went missing overnight amid heavy snowfall is found safe and well

  • Police say Kai Hatty, 13, had been missing 7pm last night in Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • West Yorkshire Police said they are concerned for his welfare due to heavy snow
  • Amber snow warning with ‘potential risk to life’ issued by Met Office for the area

Kai Hatty, 13, has been found safe and well

A 13-year-old schoolboy whose disappearance sparked fears he was in trouble due to treacherous weather has been found safe and well. 

Kai Hatty, 13, had been missing from around 7pm last night, police said.

The youngster, from Leeds, West Yorks., was reported missing after he did not return home sparking a police appeal for information.

Leeds was battered by heavy snowfall overnight as temperatures plummeted and police said the treacherous conditions heightened concern for the schoolboy’s safety.

An amber snow warning with ‘potential risk to life’ has been issued by the Met Office for the area.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: ‘There are concerns for his welfare due to the weather conditions in the area overnight and today.

‘Enquiries are continuing to locate Kai and anyone with information which may assist is asked to contact police.’

West Yorkshire Police have since confirmed the 13-year-old schoolboy has since been found safe and well after police appeal for help to trace his whearebouts.