A teenager from Oldham reported missing six years ago has returned to the UK.

Alex Batty vanished on holiday in Spain with his mother and grandfather.

He found on Wednesday by a motorist, who noticed him on a road in the French Pyrenees, near Toulouse.

The teenager will be returned to his grandmother, and guardian, Susan Caruana - who he has not seen since 2017.

He has lived a "nomadic" life in a "spiritual community", never staying more than several months in the place, according to reports in France.

This week he was found in the middle of the night by a delivery driver after he escaped and was walking on a road for four days, according to  the deputy prosecutor at a press conference.

His mother, Melanie Batty, who took him on holiday with his grandfather David Batty in September 2017, has yet to be found.

Alex Batty met a family member at Toulouse airport before returning to the UK earlier on Saturday, police have said.

Tonight, Saturday, Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle, told reporters at the force’s headquarters: “It gives me great pleasure to say Alex has now made his safe return back to the UK after six years.

“Earlier today, Alex met with a family member alongside Greater Manchester Police officers at Toulouse airport before heading back to the UK.

“This moment was undoubtedly huge for him and his loved ones, and we are glad that they have been able to see each other again after all this time.”

Meanwhile, police have yet to establish whether a criminal investigation will be opened into the case.

ACC Boyle added: “Speaking with him (Alex) at a pace that feels comfortable to him will ultimately determine how this case is progressed, and whether there is a criminal investigation to ensue.

“Our continued focus is supporting Alex and his family, in partnership with other local agencies – to ensure that they are safe, their wellbeing is looked after, and his re-integration with society is as easy as possible.

“We are yet to fully establish the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but no matter what, we understand that this may be an overwhelming process.

“He may now be six years older than when he went missing, but he is still a young person.”