Missing 11yo girl from Bolton found

Fatuma Kadir took a train to London on Thursday night

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 24th Jul 2021

Missing 11 year old Fatuma Kadir has now been found safe and well.

She travelled to the capital by train late on Thursday night, apparently on a sightseeing trip.

Police had earlier described Fatuma as "street smart" and "confident".

They've now released a statement this afternoon.

Detective Chief Inspector Paul Rollinson said:

"We are delighted to confirm that Fatuma Kadir has been found safe and well.

"She was found in London earlier today so we are now working to reunite her with her parents, who are as you can imagine, incredibly relieved.

"The last couple of days have been every parent's worst nightmare, so I know the will agree with me when I say a huge than you to everyone who has shared our appeal to find Fatuma. Your help has been invaluable, so thank you.

"We would now ask that their privacy be respected, so they can be together as a family."

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