A Libyan man has been reported to the police after he failed to return his five-year-old son, Yousef, to the boy's mother on Saturday, the police said.

The possible abduction of Yousef was reported to Hamrun police by Karen Bounad, the child's mother, from Gudja. She is separated from her husband, Laounar, the police said.

Yousef is three feet eight inches tall. He has a fair complexion, brown hair and dark brown eyes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts should contact the police on 21 221111.

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