Police issue update on search for boy, 11, who has been reported missing
South Wales Police has issued an update on its search for Artur, an 11-year-old boy from Merthyr Tydfil who has been missing since around 4pm on Friday.
News of his disappearance sparked action from hundreds of volunteers, but police are asking everyone to head home for their own safety, and to leave it to the specialist teams who will continue to search for the boy overnight.
READ MORE: Major police search launched after boy, 11, goes missing
READ MORE: Man, 25, dies after falling from hotel balcony in Malta
They thanked the community for the overwhelming support, but said that as the sunlight faded, conditions could become dangerous.
The last sighting of Artur was when he was seen running away from school at the end of the school day. This was at the riverside on Pandy Close, Merthyr Tydfil.
He was wearing a red t-shirt and blue shorts. He is 5'1" tall, of slight build, with dark close-cut hair.
A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Thank you to the members of the public who have come out to help search for Artur this evening.
"We would like to stress that Artur has not been seen playing in proximity to the river, and urge the public not to put themselves at risk by searching close to the river as sunlight is fading and conditions become hazardous.
"Artur was last seen running away from school at the end of the school day.
"A team of specialist officers are in the area conducting the search for Artur. At this stage we urge the public to please return to their homes so that no further safety risk is posed."
In their initial appeal, a spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "Help us find Artur, 11, missing from Dowlais, MerthyrTydfil.
"Artur was last seen at 4.40pm near the riverside on Pandy Close, Merthyr Tydfil.
"He was wearing a red t-shirt and blue shorts. He is 5'1" tall, of slight build, with dark close-cut hair.
"If you have seen Artur, or have any information which will help us to find him, please contact us quoting ref: 2500220767 .
"You can contact us on online via our website, by calling 101, or by phoning Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111."
Arthur is still missing, and anyone who may have seen him is urged to contact police at the earliest opportunity.
Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Man charged with murder after great-grandparents killed in St Helens house fire
A man has been charged with murder after two great-grandparents died following an arson attack on their home in St Helens last week. Eric Greener, 77, and Sheila Jackson, 83, died after the fire in Merseyside in the early hours of 15 July. Police said Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, was charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on Friday. He has been remanded in custody and is to appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Merseyside Police said a 31-year-old man from St Helens, who was arrested on suspicion of murder, remains on conditional bail. The force also said an accelerant was used to start the fire on South John Street, where Mr Greener and Ms Shelia had lived for 15 years. The pair were rescued from their home and taken to hospital after emergency services were called at 12.40am. Read more from Sky News: Mr Greener died on the evening of 16 July, while Ms Jackson died the next morning. In a tribute released on Thursday, the victims' family said they were "the life and soul of the party" and would "forever be devastatingly missed but eternally loved".
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Man charged with murdering great-grandparents after arson attack on St Helens home
A man has been charged with the murder of two great-grandparents after a 'sickening' arson attack on their St Helens home. Described as 'the life and soul of the party' by family, Eric Greener, 77, and his partner Sheila Jackson, 83, died following the fire at their home in Merseyside in the early hours of 15 July. Lee Owens, 46, of no fixed address, was charged with two counts of murder and arson with intent to endanger life on Friday, Merseyside Police said. He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A 31-year-old man from St Helens who was arrested on suspicion of murder remains on conditional bail. The force said an accelerant was used to start the blaze at the home on South John Street, where the couple had lived for 15 years. The pair were rescued from their home and taken to hospital after emergency services were called at 12.40am on 15 July. Mr Greener died on Wednesday night, while Ms Jackson died on Thursday morning. In a tribute released on Thursday, the victims' family said the pair would 'forever be devastatingly missed but eternally loved'. They said: 'Sheila and Eric, also known as our Queen and King, were a deeply loved mum, nan, great-Nan, sister, auntie, dad, step-dad, grandad, great-grandad, uncle and couple. 'They were known for being the life and soul of the party, always loving a song on the karaoke and enjoying a great caravan holiday. 'They will forever be devastatingly missed but eternally loved by their family, friends and the community.' Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath previously described the arson attack as 'sickening' and 'a truly shocking incident'. Speaking earlier this week, Detective Superintendent Rachel Wilson said: 'I know the community in St Helens is still feeling the shock and sadness of Eric and Sheila's tragic deaths. 'Our investigation team have been carrying out extensive inquiries into the incident.'
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Deloitte under investigation by UK FRC over Glencore audits
The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has initiated an investigation into Deloitte over its audits of mining group Glencore. In a statement, the FRC said it has 'commenced an investigation in relation to the statutory audits conducted by Deloitte of the financial statements of Glencore and Glencore Energy UK for the financial years ended 31 December 2013 to 31 December 2020'. The investigation adds to the scrutiny Deloitte faces over its auditing practices. Glencore has faced legal challenges, including pleading guilty in 2022 to corruption and market manipulation cases in the US and UK. The mining company admitted to paying bribes to secure business in eight countries, ranging from Brazil to South Sudan. These legal issues have prompted a closer examination of Deloitte's audit procedures during the relevant period. According to the regulator, its 'investigation will include whether Deloitte gave sufficient consideration to the risk of non-compliance with laws and regulations' and it will be conducted by its Enforcement Division under the Audit Enforcement Procedure. Deloitte, as reported by the Financial Times, said it was 'committed to the highest standards of audit quality' and would 'fully co-operate' with the investigation. The FRC's investigation into Deloitte is part of a broader examination of Big Four accountancy firms. In June 2024, the FRC launched a probe into Deloitte and Azets for their audit work with Stenn, a collapsed invoice-financing firm. Stenn went into administration in December 2024 due to lender concerns about suspicious transactions. The investigation covers audits from 2017 to 2023, with Deloitte having taken over from Azets for the 2023 financial year. Deloitte assumed auditing responsibilities from Azets, a top ten UK accounting firm, after Azets took over following EY's resignation in 2018. EY had raised concerns about certain related party transactions and management's explanations, as detailed in a public letter. The FRC has the authority to impose fines and other penalties for non-compliance with auditing standards. Recently, KPMG was fined £1.25m ($1.7m) by the FRC for breaches of audit independence rules. The penalty was related to KPMG's 2021 audit of Carr's Group, a supplier of farm and machinery products. "Deloitte under investigation by UK FRC over Glencore audits " was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
