A boy was found wandering on the M25 just metres from moving cars after he was reported missing.
Emergency services were called just after midday on April 7 to reports of the child walking on the hard shoulder near Brasted, Kent.
He is believed to have made his way onto Britain’s busy road from a nearby house — triggering a widespread search for his whereabouts.
Miraculously, the boy was spotted by a member of the public who dragged him back to safety, where he was offered guidance by police.
Welfare checks were made and safety advice was provided
Patrol officers also conducted a series of welfare checks on the boy, whose age is unknown, after visiting his house and speaking to his family.
A spokesman for Kent Police said: "Kent Police was called at 12.07pm on April 7, 2025 to concerns for the welfare of a young child seen on the hard shoulder of the M25 near Brasted.
"A member of public assisted the child who was reported to have gained access to the hard shoulder from a nearby property.
"Patrols visited the property and spoke to the child’s family who had also been searching for him. Welfare checks were made and safety advice was provided."
