16/06/2015

Search Continues For Missing Family Of 12

West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that they are searching for a family of 12, reported missing on Thursday 11 June.

Police said their investigation is being carried out both nationally and internationally in an effort to trace the Bradford family of 3 adults and 9 children.

Officers have commenced an investigation to establish their whereabouts and are working extensively with authorities overseas to try and locate them.

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Foster, of West Yorkshire Police, said: "We are extremely concerned for the safety of the family and would urge anyone with information to come forward and speak to us.

"Our priority is for their safe return; their families are gravely worried about them and want them home. One of our primary concerns is the safety and welfare of the young children."

(MH/CD)

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