Three missing Blackburn schoolboys have been found

Police say the boys were located in the Manchester area

The boys, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, were found on Tuesday afternoon (4th June) in the Manchester area following an appeal.

They had last been seen together at around 10.30pm on Sunday 2nd June in the Audley Range area of the town.

Police have thanked everyone who shared their appeal – in a statement they said “it is much appreciated and can genuinely make a difference.”

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