Missing schoolboy Mason Orchard has returned home following a huge response from the public.

Sutton police launched an appeal to find the 14-year-old's whereabouts on Tuesday, May 13, after he had not been seen since leaving for school on Friday, May 8.

Following the appeal, which received enormous support from the public, Mason returned home last night and is reported to be safe and well.

Mason, who had been known to visit Mitcham Junction and Epsom and Ewell had left the family home, without money, phone, or Oyster Card, to go to school.

A spokesman for the police thanked those who helped.