MALACHI SERVIS is just nine years old. For now. It’s his birthday tomorrow, Monday, 5th August. He is also missing from his home in Homerton.
STORY UPDATE: Hackney police have reported that Malachi Servis has been found safe and well.
Malachi was last seen on Saturday evening, 3rd August, at his home. It is believed that he made mobile phone contact with his mother in the early hours of Sunday morning.
There was a reported sighting of Malachi later on Sunday afternoon, at around 1pm, on a Number 30 bus. A number of his relatives are bus drivers and he often uses buses – in particular the number 30, which travels between Hackney Wick and Marble Arch.
Police have released a picture of Malachi, but no further description. They believe he may be wearing the same jacket as he is wearing in this picture.
•Anyone who believes they may have seen Malachi or knows anything about his whereabouts is asked to ring Bethnal Green police on 07500-850 625 and quote the reference CAD 3726/aug04. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111 and give information anonymously.
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