Woman arrested as police confirm three missing children found safe

24 March 2024 , 11:34

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Gloucestershire Police issued an update on three children missing from Cheltenham (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

A woman has been arrested after three siblings who were reported missing from Cheltenham were found safe, police said.

Gloucestershire Police had issued an appeal for information on the whereabouts of three-year-old Pauly-Boi, five-year-old Jolene and eight-year-old Betsy, who were reported missing from Cheltenham on Friday after a court order was issued.

Police said a woman has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect in connection with the incident and remains in custody.

In a statement, the force said: "Police are pleased to update that three siblings who were reported missing have now been found safe and well.

"Three-year-old Pauly-Boi, five-year-old Jolene and eight-year-old Betsy had been reported missing from Cheltenham on Friday following the issue of a court order.

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"Officers would like to thank everyone who shared our earlier appeal or submitted information on the children's whereabouts."

Sam Hall