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Abducted British Teenager Alex Batty Returns to UK After Six Years

Batty had been living a nomadic lifestyle in 'spiritual community' across Spain, Morocco, and France; mother still wanted by British police.

  • Alex Batty, a British teenager who was abducted by his mother and grandfather in 2017, has returned to the UK after being found in France.
  • Batty, now 17, had been living a nomadic lifestyle in Spain, Morocco, and France as part of a 'spiritual community'.
  • Batty decided to leave the community when his mother announced plans to move to Finland.
  • Batty's mother, Melanie, is still wanted by British police in connection with his abduction and is believed to be in Finland.
  • Batty's grandfather is believed to have died about six months ago.
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