There was relief and gratitude across Kempsey after a missing 10-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome was found safe and well following a large-scale search operation.
West Mercia Police confirmed that the child, who had been reported missing earlier in the day, was located in Kempsey thanks to the combined efforts of specialist officers, local police teams, and community members.
The coordinated search involved several departments across the police force, with residents of Kempsey also joining in to help look for the missing girl.
A spokesperson from Malvern Safer Neighbourhood Team said:
“A missing 10-year-old girl with Down’s syndrome has been found safe and well in Kempsey after a large-scale search operation involving officers from a number of specialist and local policing departments.
A number of residents in the Kempsey area also assisted in the search.
We would like to thank all those involved in locating the girl.”
This heartening outcome is a reminder of how strong community spirit, combined with swift professional action, can make a real difference in moments of urgency.
