Missing Leeds boy, 12, found safe and well

Police searching for a missing Leeds boy say he has been found.

West Yorkshire Police said on Tuesday afternooon: "Kayden Payne who was the subject of an earlier missing persons appeal has been found safe and well.

"Thank you for all the shares."

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