Thames Valley Police has confirmed today (May 30) that a boy who was reported missing from Bicester was found safe and well on Christmas Eve.

Quinn, aged 17, whose surname has not been disclosed, was last seen on December 22 but was found on 24 December last year.

In a statement released this afternoon, Thames Valley Police has thanked everyone that shared their appeal to find Quinn.

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Police guidance states you do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing, and reports can be made on the Thames Valley Police website or by calling 101.

A missing person will not be in trouble or be arrested for going missing.

Police say their first concern is for the missing person's wellbeing.

Guidance also states that it is not wasting police time to report someone missing and you will not be in trouble for reporting someone missing.