Alex Batty, British boy missing for 6 years, reveals why he fled his mother

Alex Batty, the missing British boy who was found last week walking alone near the French city of Toulouse, has officially told his story — and made corrections to his own earlier statements.

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Alex wanted his mother and grandfather to know he is “very happy” in England. In a message to them, he assured his family members that he is capable of taking care of himself.

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He dreams of one day becoming a computer software engineer or working in a similar, technological field.

Last week, French authorities said Alex’s mother may be in Finland. On Friday, British police launched a criminal investigation into Alex’s disappearance.

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: World