Children found by Surrey Police after going missing following trip to Thorpe Park in Staines

Three children who went missing after a day out at Thorpe Park have been found safe after a two-day search.

Surrey Police launched an appeal on Tuesday to find the children, aged 14, nine and seven, who went missing shortly after 7pm on Monday.

They all knew each other and the two youngest, Amelia and Malik, were related. The force said they had gone to the park on a planned day out and had traveled to Surrey from Milton Keynes.

All three were last seen walking away from the park towards Chertsey town center at around 3:17 p.m. They were originally thought to have traveled to London.

North Surrey Detective Superintendent Trevor Struthers said: “We appreciate the concern caused by this incident, particularly given the ages of the children and the fact that they disappeared overnight.

“Our officers and staff worked tirelessly to find these three people and we are all relieved that they have been found safe.

“We have received a huge amount of information and support from the public and media and we would like to thank everyone who has provided information and shared our appeal.”