POLICE have found a 15-year-old autistic boy who was reported missing from home.

Callum Andrew Stamper had not been seen by his parents since 11pm last night.

It is believed he left the house on Freeman’s Way, Leeming Bar, near Bedale, North Yorkshire, some time between 2am and 4.30am this morning.

However, after issuing a media appeal to help find Callum, he was found by a police officer in Harrogate at about 5.45pm.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said he has been returned to his parents safe and well./p>