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The head of Interpol Meng Hongwei has been reported missing by his wife.

Mr Meng was last seen leaving for China from the headquarters of Interpol in Lyon, Southeast France in late September.

It is very unusual and out of character for MR Meng to go missing.

His wife has not heard or seen from him since.

INTERPOL’s current President is Mr Meng Hongwei, elected at the 85th session of the INTERPOL General Assembly held in Bali in November 2016. Mr Meng, of Chinese nationality, will serve as President until 2020.

Vice Minister of Public Security in China, Mr Meng has almost 40 years’ experience in criminal justice and policing, having overseen affairs related to legal institutions, narcotics control, counter-terrorism, border control, immigration and international cooperation.

Mr Meng has held several positions in the Ministry of Public Security including Director of the Patrol Police Division, Director-General of the Traffic Control Department, Assistant Minister, and Vice Minister.

He has also served as Vice Chairman of the National Narcotics Control Commission, Director of the National Counter-Terrorism Office, and Member of the Chinese Council of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Counter-Terrorism Structure. He also serves as Director-General of the China Coast Guard.

Holding a Bachelor’s degree in law, Mr Meng is Head of the INTERPOL National Central Bureau of China.

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Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder as they urgently continue to search for missing teenager Thomas Jones.

Police made an arrest on Sunday the man aged 20 is from the Worcester area.

Police have launched an urgent appeal after Thomas was last seen in the early hours of Wednesday.

His last known direction is believed to have been crossing the Sabrina footbridge before walking on to the footpath along the top of the flood defences on Hylton Road towards Hallow just before 3.50am.

Detective Inspector Mark Bellamy said: “I understand today’s update may have an impact on the local community and there will be officers in the local area over the coming days to offer reassurance to local residents.

“Anyone who is concerned is encouraged to speak to a local officer on patrol or to call us.”

Police would like to thank everyone who assisted with initial searches but now that more detailed forensic and fingertip searches member of the public are requested not to help.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.

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Police are appealing for help in tracing the whereabouts of 15-year-old Jacob Mcstravick.

The teenager has been missing from his home in Hundens Lane, Darlington, for more than a week.

He is described as having short ginger hair and blue eyes. It is not known what he is wearing but he often wears a cap.

Anyone who has any information on his whereabouts is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101.

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Police are appealing for help from the public to trace a missing teenager from Sunderland.

Jordan Nicholson, 14, is originally from the Southwick area but has recently been residing in Wrexham, North Wales.

He was last seen on Monday, July 30, and it is believed that he may have since returned to the North-east.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare, and so police are now appealing for help from the public.

Jordan or anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 0863367.

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Jordon if you are reading this help and support, is available we will simply call or text 116000 for free confidential advice.

If you are yourself sat reading this and thinking of running away from home please be assured help and support is out there for you.

Simply call or text 116000 they will be able to help you free and confidential.

Anyone who is currently missing from home ‘Missing people’ are here to help you whenever you are ready; they can listen, talk you through what help you need, pass a message for you and help you to be safe.

Call. Text. Anytime. Free. Confidential.

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They are also on hand to provide support for anyone who has been recently returned home having been missing.

116000 They are also on hand to provide support for anyone who has been recently returned home having been missing.

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