POLICE have thanked members of the public after a 15-year-old boy who went missing from Andover has been located.

An appeal was issued yesterday (April 25) after teenager Luke was last seen at around 11.30am on Thursday, April 21 at his address in Andover.

The youngster was described as 5ft 10ins, medium build, with short hair.

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Officers said they were "turning to the community for help" as concern increased, but have now confirmed the youngster has been located.

Posting to Twitter this morning (April 26), Andover Police wrote: "Yesterday we appealed for information to help find missing 15-year-old Luke who was missing from his home address in Andover.

"We're pleased to tell you he has now been located. Thank you for your help in sharing our appeal."

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