Alex Batty speaks for first time as he reunites with family after escaping from French commune

ALEX Batty has spoken publicly for the first time since reuniting with his family in the UK.

The British teenager, who was found in France, told reporters he was “glad to be home for Christmas”.

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Alex Batty, now 17, went missing in 2017 after going on a family holiday to Spain[/caption]

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