A four-year-old boy who went missing while in Turkey with his mum has been found safe and well.
It was believed that George Jack Temperley-Wells travelled from Darlington to the Antalya area of Turkey with his mother on June 29 this year.
Durham Constabulary issued an urgent appeal to find him this week and said it had "serious concerns for his welfare".
The force asked anyone who is in contact with George's mother, Brogan Elizabeth Temperley, to encourage her to contact the authorities in Turkey or the UK immediately.
But police have now confirmed the pair are safe and well and back in the UK.
In a statement, they said: "Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to find four-year-old George.
"George and his mother have been located safe and well and have returned to the UK, where they are receiving appropriate support.
"Our appeal was seen by hundreds of thousands of people across the world, so we would like to thank every single one of you who shared it and provided information to assist – we really do appreciate your help."
A Durham Constabulary spokesperson had previously said in the appeal: "Police are appealing for urgent assistance to help locate a missing child.
"George Jack Temperley-Wells is believed to have travelled from Darlington to the Antalya area of Turkey with his mother Brogan Elizabeth Temperley on June 29 this year.
"They are likely to have spent time with the four-year-old’s father, 41-year-old Scott Nigel Wells, while in Turkey.
"George has red hair, a pale complexion, and dark eyes. His mother, Brogan, is 28 and described as slim build with long, dark hair and dark eyes.
"George was last seen in the Marina area of Antalya, in Turkey, where two of these pictures were taken. Police have serious concerns for his welfare and need to urgently locate George and speak with his mother."
