We are aware of reports circulating on social media about a four-year-old boy who was reported missing in Gateshead.
Officers have can confirmed that police are searching for a missing child but believe he is in the company of his father who is also missing, police urge the father to contact police.
It is not believed that the child or his father are in any immediate danger but police do need to speak to them both to ensure they are safe and well. Officers are supporting the wider family.
