Missing Lancashire boy, 9, 'fell through roof'
Nine-year-old Leon Langford was found this morning in a serious condition after falling through a roof.
Monday 8 October 2018 11:44, UK
Missing nine-year-old Leon Langford has been found in a serious condition after falling through a factory roof.
The boy was last seen playing with friends in the Ivy Street Play Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, at around 4pm on Sunday.
His friends returned home but Leon did not and was missing overnight.
Police believe they have found the boy, who is in a serious condition after falling through the roof of a factory.
"Officers were called to a factory in the Infirmary area of the town at just after 8am today after members of staff found the boy on the floor of the factory. At this stage it appears he had fallen through a roof," a Lancashire police statement said.
"The youngster is believed to be nine-year-old Leon Langford who went missing from home on Sunday afternoon.
"His condition is described as serious."
His father issued an appeal for help and a photo of his son on Sunday evening on social media.
After Leon was found, Dave Langford thanked those who helped in the search, saying: "Really want to say massive thank you to all that helped me through the night and this morning to help find my son.
"He is in a bad way but on the way to Alder Hey [hospital]."