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Hunt for missing brain tumour boy Neon Roberts | Hunt for missing brain tumour boy Neon Roberts |
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A search has begun for a mother who is believed to have run away with her seven-year-old son to prevent him receiving cancer treatment. | A search has begun for a mother who is believed to have run away with her seven-year-old son to prevent him receiving cancer treatment. |
Sally Roberts, 37, also known as Sally Leese, was last seen with Neon Luca Roberts on Sunday in Tiverton, Devon. | Sally Roberts, 37, also known as Sally Leese, was last seen with Neon Luca Roberts on Sunday in Tiverton, Devon. |
The boy is at the centre of a High Court battle about whether he should have radiotherapy for a brain tumour. | The boy is at the centre of a High Court battle about whether he should have radiotherapy for a brain tumour. |
Devon and Cornwall Police said the pair may have been in the Sussex or Kent area. | Devon and Cornwall Police said the pair may have been in the Sussex or Kent area. |
'Huge concern' | 'Huge concern' |
Neon recently underwent surgery for a brain tumour and doctors treating him said he was in need of urgent medical attention. | |
Police said it was believed his New Zealand-born mother was opposed to further treatment and may have disappeared with him as a result. | Police said it was believed his New Zealand-born mother was opposed to further treatment and may have disappeared with him as a result. |
Mrs Roberts is involved in a court case with an NHS trust and council officials over whether Neon should have radiotherapy treatment. | Mrs Roberts is involved in a court case with an NHS trust and council officials over whether Neon should have radiotherapy treatment. |
A High Court judge made the decision to name Neon on Wednesday, despite him being at the centre of ongoing legal proceedings. | A High Court judge made the decision to name Neon on Wednesday, despite him being at the centre of ongoing legal proceedings. |
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Boarland, of Devon and Cornwall Police which is coordinating the search, said there was "huge concern" for his welfare. | Assistant Chief Constable Chris Boarland, of Devon and Cornwall Police which is coordinating the search, said there was "huge concern" for his welfare. |
He said the pair were believed to have been sighted in the area of Sussex or Kent on Wednesday, but their current whereabouts were unknown. | He said the pair were believed to have been sighted in the area of Sussex or Kent on Wednesday, but their current whereabouts were unknown. |
About 30 officers are involved in the case. | About 30 officers are involved in the case. |
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