''Glad To Be Home For Christmas'': UK Teen Alex Batty's First Statement As He Reunites With Family
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The boy disappeared at the age of 11 during a holiday with his mother and grandfather in Malaga, Spain, in 2017.
Alex Batty, the British teenager found in France after going missing for six years, told journalists he is "glad to be home for Christmas" in his first public comments since his return. Notably, the 17-year-old has now returned to his maternal grandmother Susan Caruana, with whom the British justice system had reportedly entrusted his custody before his mother, Melanie Batty, abducted him.
After returning to her home from a shopping trip with a relative on Monday, Alex told reporters: ''I'm glad to be home for Christmas” before going back inside, the Independent reported. The teen is looking forward to spending time with his family and friends, especially over the holidays.
On Sunday, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Boyle of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) confirmed Alex had returned to the UK.
