A six year-old boy who was reported missing in Burnham-On-Sea yesterday evening (Thursday) has been found safe and well.
Police, Coastguards and crews from BARB Search & Rescue were called out at 7.40pm, as pictured here.
The boy was first reported to be missing on the town’s seafront.
Over 20 crewmembers conducted a search of the beach, seafront and surrounding streets until the police stood the crews down mid-evening.
The boy was found safe and well after making his way back to Burnham Holiday Village where he is staying with his family on holiday.
Police on the seafront near Burnham Sailing Club during the search
Crews searched the beach and shoreline next to the River Brue