Leeds teen who didn't go home from school found safe by police

Police are concerned for the welfare of a teenager who has been reported missing from Leeds after he didn't go home after school.
By Daniel Sheridan
Published 17th Feb 2022, 13:18 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 12:38 BST
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He is described by police as black, with short shaven black hair and around 5ft 7ins tall.

Takaka is believed to have links to South Leeds and West Leeds.

Tanaka Chikuni, 15, was last seen in the Hunslet area of Leeds on 8 February after failing to return home from school. cc WYPTanaka Chikuni, 15, was last seen in the Hunslet area of Leeds on 8 February after failing to return home from school. cc WYP
Tanaka Chikuni, 15, was last seen in the Hunslet area of Leeds on 8 February after failing to return home from school. cc WYP
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Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for the public to assist.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting incident number 752 of 16 February.

UPDATE:

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Tanaka Chikuni who was subject of a missing person appeal has been found safe and well. Thank you to all those who shared the appeal.

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