Missing Chesterfield teenager found 'safe and well' according to police

A missing 17-year-old boy from Chesterfield has now been found ‘safe and well’ after he was located by officers in Derby.

Derbyshire police initially issued a public appeal on Sunday, July 11 urging residents to come forward to help them in the search for Bradley Blackburn.

But officers have confirmed this morning (Wednesday, July 14) that the 17-year-old from Chesterfield has now been found ‘safe and well’ after he was located by officers in Derby.

On Twitter, police thanked the public for sharing their appeal.

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