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General · 18 May 2026

British police end Ben Needham missing person case

British police end Ben Needham missing person case

Kerry Needham, Ben's mother, is devastated, fearing her son's case will now be forgotten by Greek authorities who she believes want it gone. South Yorkshire Police confirmed they've stopped investigating the 35-year-old disappearance, with Greek police now handling all future inquiries. They mentioned having little time or resources for this decision, despite Kerry believing other options exist.

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