What happened to Andrew Gosden? Case of missing Doncaster teenager explained - as two men arrested

Andrew Gosden from Doncaster was 14 years old when he was last seen in 2007 after buying a one-way ticket to London
Picture of Andrew Gosden which was release at the time of his disappearace. Two men have now been arrestedPicture of Andrew Gosden which was release at the time of his disappearace. Two men have now been arrested
Picture of Andrew Gosden which was release at the time of his disappearace. Two men have now been arrested

Two men were arrested in connection with the disappearance of Andrew Gosden more than 14 years ago.

Andrew, from Doncaster, South Yorkshire, was 14 when he vanished in September 2007 after apparently travelling to London.

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This is what you need to know about the case and the latest developments.

When did Andrew Gosden go missing?

Andrew, who will now be 28, vanished on 14 September 2007.

He emptied his bank account of about £200 and went to Doncaster station, where he bought a one-way ticket to London King’s Cross.

His family and police believe he boarded a train at 9.35am, arriving at Kings Cross at 11.20am.

CCTV images captured at the station – and later released by South Yorkshire Police – made up the last known sighting of Andrew, with no further information about his movements corroborated by officers.

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His reason for heading to the capital and his whereabouts since remain a mystery.

His family have staged a high profile campaign over the years to keep their son in the public eye and to help the families of other missing people.

A search was made of the River Thames at one stage, and artist impressions of what he would look like as an adult have been made as part of the search.

His face has featured in campaigns all across the country as missing peoples charities have publicised his case everywhere from on milk cartons to buses.

What Andrew Gosden might look like today at the age of 25.  Two men have now been arrested by police investgating his disappearanceWhat Andrew Gosden might look like today at the age of 25.  Two men have now been arrested by police investgating his disappearance
What Andrew Gosden might look like today at the age of 25. Two men have now been arrested by police investgating his disappearance

What is the latest in the case?

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South Yorkshire Police announced on Tuesday that two men were detained in the capital on Thursday, 8 December with the help of Met officers.

A 45-year-old was arrested on suspicion of kidnap, human trafficking and the possession of indecent images of children; while a 38-year-old was held on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking, a spokesman said.

Both have now been released under investigation while inquiries continue.

CCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. Credit: SWNSCCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. Credit: SWNS
CCTV still of the last confirmed sighting of Andrew Gosden at Kings Cross station. Credit: SWNS

What’s been said?

A post on the Missing Andrew Gosden campaign’s Twitter feed said it is a “difficult time” for Andrew’s family.

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It went on to say: “Police investigations will be ongoing for quite a while and we respectfully ask you to give them your support and consideration whilst this takes place.”

Detective Inspector Andy Knowles, from South Yorkshire Police, said: “Our priority at this time is supporting Andrew’s family while we work through this new line of enquiry in the investigation.

“We are in close contact with them and they ask that their privacy is respected as our investigation continues.

“We have made numerous appeals over the years to find out where Andrew is and what happened to him when he disappeared. I would encourage anyone with any information they have not yet reported to come forward.”

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