This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.
You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-29001388
The article has changed 9 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Version 2 | Version 3 |
---|---|
Ashya King: Missing boy with brain tumour found in Spain | |
(35 minutes later) | |
A five-year-old boy with a brain tumour whose parents removed him from hospital against medical advice has been found. | |
Ashya King was found in Spain where his parents were arrested and are being questioned, Hampshire Police confirmed. | |
They said Ashya showed no visible signs of distress and was taken to hospital. | |
Brett and Naghemeh King took Ashya from hospital in Southampton on Thursday. In a video posted on YouTube, Mr King said they took him to seek a cancer treatment not available on the NHS. | |
He said the five-year-old was doing well and while there had been "a lot of talk" about a machine used to feed him, Mr King indicated it was operating normally. | |
It is not yet clear when the video, which shows Mr King sitting on a bed with Ashya, was recorded. | |
Situation 'very serious' | Situation 'very serious' |
The family had been last seen boarding a ferry to France. | |
In a press conference, Hampshire Assistant Chief Constable Chris Shead said Ashya and his parents were located near Malaga. | |
"We don't have many details on Ashya's condition at this point in time, but what we do know is he was showing no visible signs of distress," Mr Shead said. | |
He confirmed Mr and Mrs King were arrested and taken to a police station. | |
"There are no winners in this situation," he said. | |
"We've said all along this must be a terribly distressing time for Ashya's family and I stand by that now. I think it's been a dreadful period for them." | |
A European arrest warrant had been issued for Mr and Mrs King after they took Ashya from Southampton General Hospital. | |
Concerns for his health had grown because he is fed through a complex unit and its batteries, designed only for temporary use and not easily replaced, might have run out. | |
Police had said it was unclear whether Ashya's parents had spare batteries. | Police had said it was unclear whether Ashya's parents had spare batteries. |