Police in Kirklees have launched an appeal to find a missing 12 year old boy

DEWSBURY — Live News Police are looking for information about Francis Gavan, who has gone...

Oliver Kent

Published: 7:18 pm July 11, 2022

Updated: 8:58 am October 8, 2025

DEWSBURY — Live News

Police are looking for information about Francis Gavan, who has gone missing in Dewsbury.

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Francis, who is 12 years old, was last seen in Batley.

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