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Missing student Andrew Salt: French authorities alerted | Missing student Andrew Salt: French authorities alerted |
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The family of a missing student who caught a ferry to France without telling them, have travelled to the country in a bid to find him. | The family of a missing student who caught a ferry to France without telling them, have travelled to the country in a bid to find him. |
Andrew Salt, 22, who has been described as being in a fragile mental state, was dropped off in Portsmouth on Monday. | Andrew Salt, 22, who has been described as being in a fragile mental state, was dropped off in Portsmouth on Monday. |
He said he was going to visit a friend but failed to return home the next day. | He said he was going to visit a friend but failed to return home the next day. |
Brittany Ferries have confirmed he travelled to the port of St Malo. His mother, who is now in France, called his actions "totally out of character". | Brittany Ferries have confirmed he travelled to the port of St Malo. His mother, who is now in France, called his actions "totally out of character". |
Mr Salt had his passport and £25 in cash but did not take his wallet or mobile phone when he boarded the ferry. | Mr Salt had his passport and £25 in cash but did not take his wallet or mobile phone when he boarded the ferry. |
Relatives said they have no idea why he has travelled to the country but said he may be in a vulnerable state. | Relatives said they have no idea why he has travelled to the country but said he may be in a vulnerable state. |
Hampshire Police have sent a missing person's report to their French counterparts and the British Embassy has been informed. | Hampshire Police have sent a missing person's report to their French counterparts and the British Embassy has been informed. |
French police have confirmed they are investigating the matter. | |
Mr Salt's mother, who lives in Widley in Portsmouth, has travelled to St Malo with his grandmother, in an attempt to find him. | Mr Salt's mother, who lives in Widley in Portsmouth, has travelled to St Malo with his grandmother, in an attempt to find him. |
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